St. Louis city Schools & Education
St. Louis city, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
75.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,652
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#97
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: St. Louis city
Measured School Summary
St. Louis city faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 75.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,652 per pupil, St. Louis city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 15.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read St. Louis city before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
111 public schools and 18 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #97 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
75.6%
15.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,652
$1,318 above the state average
School coverage
111
18 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
St. Louis city has 111 public schools across 18 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What St. Louis city school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
ST. LOUIS CITY carries most of the listed public-school system, with 68 of 111 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#97
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ST. LOUIS CITY
Elementary to high school visible
18,321 students
68 listed schools in this county slice.
KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
2,533 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
Elementary to high school visible
2,453 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS
Elementary to high school visible
1,480 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ST. LOUIS CITY is the largest listed district slice, with 68 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in St. Louis city?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different St. Louis city district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in St. Louis City, Missouri
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse Urban Education Ecosystem
St. Louis City operates 111 public schools serving 30,189 students across 18 different districts and organizations. The landscape is unique for its high density of 66 elementary schools and 24 high schools within an entirely urban setting.
A Hub for Charter School Innovation
St. Louis City is Missouri's charter school leader, with 38 charter campuses making up 34.2% of all schools. While the main St. Louis City district serves 18,321 students, large charters like Premier and Confluence Academies educate thousands more.
Urban Learning in a High-Density Setting
All 111 schools are located in urban city environments, with an average school size of 285 students. Premier Charter School is the largest individual campus with 918 students, while specialized academies like McKinley Leadership offer focused curricula.
School Overview
Total Schools
111
in St. Louis city
Reported Enrollment
30,189
111 schools reporting
School Districts
18
districts
Charter Schools
38
34% of total
School Level Breakdown
18 School Districts in St. Louis city
ST. LOUIS CITY
GuideKIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS
PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL
LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY
MOMENTUM ACADEMY
CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI
NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
KAIROS ACADEMIES
111 Public Schools in St. Louis city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 111 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, 63139City: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 918 |
| GATEWAY HIGH | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63110City: Large | 9–12 | High | 825 |
| SOUTH CITY | Record | CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES | ST LOUIS, 63118City: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 787 |
| VASHON HIGH | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63106City: Large | 9–12 | High | 568 |
| MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63104City: Large | 6–12 | High | 559 |
| OLD NORTH ACADEMY | Record | CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES | ST LOUIS, 63107City: Large | PK–8 | Charter | 546 |
| MILLER CAREER ACADEMY | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63106City: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 532 |
| GATEWAY ELEM. | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63106City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 516 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH | Record | KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | St. Louis, 63103City: Large | 9–12 | Charter | 515 |
| GATEWAY MIDDLE | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63106City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 506 |
| SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63108City: Large | 9–12 | High | 487 |
| KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY | Record | KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST. LOUIS, 63118City: Large | KG–4 | Charter | 482 |
| STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63110City: Large | PK–2 | Primary | 474 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63118City: Large | 9–12 | High | 460 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63110City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 451 |
| KIPP WISDOM ACADEMY | Record | KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | St. Louis, 63118City: Large | KG–4 | Charter | 429 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH | Record | CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES | ST. LOUIS, 63103City: Large | 9–12 | Charter | 417 |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63110City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 409 |
| BUDER ELEM. | Record | ST. LOUIS CITY | ST LOUIS, 63109City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 403 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY | Record | KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ST LOUIS, 63106City: Large | 5–8 | Charter | 401 |
PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL
PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL
ST LOUIS, 63139 / City: Large
KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH
KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
St. Louis, 63103 / City: Large
KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY
KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST. LOUIS, 63118 / City: Large
KIPP WISDOM ACADEMY
KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
St. Louis, 63118 / City: Large
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH
CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
ST. LOUIS, 63103 / City: Large
KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY
KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ST LOUIS, 63106 / City: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,652
State avg $6,334
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Schools in St. Louis City, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in St. Louis City, Missouri?
St. Louis City operates 111 public schools serving 30,189 students across 18 different districts and organizations. The landscape is unique for its high density of 66 elementary schools and 24 high schools within an entirely urban setting.
What are the major school districts in St. Louis City, Missouri?
St. Louis City is Missouri's charter school leader, with 38 charter campuses making up 34.2% of all schools. While the main St. Louis City district serves 18,321 students, large charters like Premier and Confluence Academies educate thousands more.
What is the school experience like in St. Louis City?
All 111 schools are located in urban city environments, with an average school size of 285 students. Premier Charter School is the largest individual campus with 918 students, while specialized academies like McKinley Leadership offer focused curricula.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.