For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,022 students in 63123, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,417 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 63123, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 63123, MO are Bayless Senior High School, Dressel Elementary School and Bayless Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63123 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63123, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 63123, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Dressel Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10911 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 729-2485
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 729-2485
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bayless Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4531 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8620
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Bayless Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4530 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Affton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8309 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Gotsch Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8348 S Laclede Station Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1238
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 842-1238
Gr: 3-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7550 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 351-9679
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
6930 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 849-5566
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 849-5566
Gr: PK-2 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 63123, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63123, MO include Bayless Senior High School, Dressel Elementary School and Bayless Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63123?
8 public schools are located in 63123.
What percentage of students in 63123 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 63123 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63123?
63123 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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