For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 452 students in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Princeton Heights is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis, MO include Gateway Science Acad-south Ele.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Princeton Heights, Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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