For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 633 students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tower Grove East are Old North Academy and Shenandoah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Shenandoah Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO include Old North Academy and Shenandoah Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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