Top Rankings
St. Louis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 9,887 students in St. Louis City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Missouri.
Public Preschools in St. Louis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
67 Schools
733 Schools
# Students
18,284 Students
201,896 Students
# Teachers
1,451 Teachers
18,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Louis City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 52% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
76%
20%
% White
12%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,964 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,586 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$420 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$358 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,964
$15,081
Spending / Student
$19,586
$13,908
Best St. Louis City School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Hadley
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4047 Juniata St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bryan Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Gano
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-0370
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-0370
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Shenandoah Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #1212.
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4221 Shaw Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8959 Riverview Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Hodgen Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 California
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2539
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-2539
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Morganford Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-0420
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-0420
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Bell
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 932-1464
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 932-1464
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hogan St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Peabody Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 S 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 241-1533
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 241-1533
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #1919.
Lyon At Blow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1353
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 Meramec St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 353-7145
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Washington Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-0432
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 361-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Woerner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6131 Leona St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Bellerive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1346
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1346
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2424.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1311 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-3910
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 535-3910
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4160 N Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-0552
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 367-0552
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 St Louis Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2750
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-2750
Grades: PK-6
| 211 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Laclede Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5821 Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 385-0546
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2050 Allen Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-0010
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-0010
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Davison Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-1829
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-1829
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Ashland Elem. And Br.
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3921 N Newstead
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-4767
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-4767
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Cole Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3935 Enright Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-0894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-0894
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Froebel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3709 Nebraska Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-3533
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 771-3533
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 N Tenth St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7284
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-7284
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #31 - 3831. - 38.
Herzog Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5831 Pamplin Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 385-2212
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 385-2212
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
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