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Best Saint Louis Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 84 public preschools serving 26,071 students in Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Louis, MO are Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Lafayette Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Louis, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Saint Louis, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7047 Emma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8070
Gr: PK-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 664-7646
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Willow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11022 Schuetz Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 213-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6031 Southwest Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-1201
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Hancock Place Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9101 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
North Side Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3033 N Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 385-9502
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
St. Louis Lang Immersion School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1881 Pine St
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-0975
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Ann Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 645-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Holman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8811 Harold Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 428-9695
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Hadley
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-7165
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Keeven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11230 Old Halls Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2424.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Wesley Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-4981
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Bryan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2128 Gano
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 534-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2626.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Earl Nance Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8959 Riverview Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 867-0634
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4221 Shaw Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Woerner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6131 Leona St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8420 Sunbury
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8170
Gr: PK-3 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Kipp Wonder Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3740 Marine Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 450-9550
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Bermuda Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5835 Bermuda Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 524-4821
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Grannemann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2324 Redman Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 953-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4047 Juniata St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3412 Shenandoah Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Louis, MO include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Lafayette Preparatory Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Louis?
84 public preschools are located in Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?

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