For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,498 students in 63135, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 63135, MO are Lee Hamilton Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Griffith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 63135 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 63135, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 63135, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in 63135, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 63135, MO include Lee Hamilton Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Griffith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 63135?
5 public elementary schools are located in 63135.
What is the racial composition of students in 63135?
63135 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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