Best Schools in St. Louis County, MO
St. Louis County, MO has a total of 406 schools including 89 high schools, 58 middle schools and 256 elementary schools. A total of 166,982 students attend St. Louis County, MO schools. On average, schools in St. Louis County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in St. Louis County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in St. Louis County, MO
St. Louis County, MO has 89 high schools with 53,771 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in St. Louis County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in St. Louis County underperform expectations.
1. Kirkwood Sr. High
SchoolGrade
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Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students
2. Ladue Horton Watkins High
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Ladue • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1313 Students
3. Clayton High
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Clayton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 835 Students
4. West High
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Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
5. Marquette Sr. High
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2155 Students
6. Central High
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Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
7. Lafayette Sr. High
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students
8. Webster Groves High
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Webster Groves • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1315 Students
9. Brentwood High
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Brentwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
10. Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High
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Maplewood-richmond Heights • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 413 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Louis County, MO
St. Louis County, MO has 58 middle schools with 32,402 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in St. Louis County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in St. Louis County meet expectations.
1. Wydown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Rockwood Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. Ladue Fifth Grade Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades 5 • 351 Students
4. Crestview Middle
SchoolGrade
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
5. North Kirkwood Middle
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Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
6. Steam Academy Middle School
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Ferguson-florissant R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
7. Ladue Middle
SchoolGrade
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Ladue • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
8. Wildwood Middle
SchoolGrade
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 567 Students
9. Brentwood Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Brentwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 163 Students
10. West Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Louis County, MO
St. Louis County, MO has 256 elementary schools with 78,716 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in St. Louis County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in St. Louis County don't meet expectations.
1. Conway Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ladue • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 408 Students
2. Meramec Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clayton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
3. Chesterfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
4. Kehrs Mill Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 593 Students
5. Mark Twain Elem.
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Brentwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
6. Reed Elementary
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Ladue • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students
7. Pierremont Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
8. Spoede Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Ladue • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 365 Students
9. Wild Horse Elem.
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
10. Mckelvey Intermediate
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Louis County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Louis County, MO has a total population of 1,004,125 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Louis County, 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 St. Louis County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Louis County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Louis County, 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 St. Louis County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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