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Best Schools in Clayton, MO
Clayton, MO has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,346 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Clayton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, MO
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
2. Ladue Horton Watkins High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1313 Students
3. University City Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, MO
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ladue Fifth Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades 5 • 351 Students
2. Ladue Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
3. Wydown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
4. Brittany Woods
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, MO
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meramec Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
2. Reed Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students
3. Glenridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students
4. Ralph M. Captain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 283 Students
5. Flynn Park Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
6. The St Michael School Of Clayton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The St Michael School Of Clayton • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 158 Students
7. The Wilson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Wilson School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, MO has a total population of 17,355 with 44% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, MO
How many schools are in Clayton, MO?
Clayton, MO has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,346 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Clayton score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Clayton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clayton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 5%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Clayton
5 of 6 schools in Clayton carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 5
All 6 public schools we grade in Clayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.