For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,062 students in Saint Clair, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Clair, MO are Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop., St. Clair Jr. High School and St. Clair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Clair, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Saint Clair have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Clair, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
St. Clair Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Clair High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Edgar Murray Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1044 High School Dr
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
895 Bardot St
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Clair, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Clair, MO include Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop., St. Clair Jr. High School and St. Clair High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Clair?
5 public schools are located in Saint Clair.
What percentage of students in Saint Clair go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair?
Saint Clair public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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