For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,514 students in 63135, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 63135, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 63135, MO are Steam Academy At Msb High School, Lee Hamilton Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63135 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63135, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 63135, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Lee Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Powell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6755
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-6755
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Wesley Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-4981
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-4981
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Day Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-5971
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 521-5971
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1248 N Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-8922
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-8922
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Ferguson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 January Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9600
Gr: 7-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 January
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-0280
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 524-0280
Gr: 6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 63135, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 63135, MO include Steam Academy At Msb High School, Lee Hamilton Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63135?
7 public schools are located in 63135.
What percentage of students in 63135 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 63135 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63135?
63135 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.