Top Rankings
Ladue School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,624 students in Ladue School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ladue School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Ladue School District are Conway Elementary School, Reed Elementary School and Ladue Fifth Grade Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Ladue School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
4,624 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ladue School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 555 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
55%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,944 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,275 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,944
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,275
$14,008
Best Ladue School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9900 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-2878
Gr: K-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Reed Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9060 Ladue
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-1456
Gr: K-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10900 Ladue Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 983-5540
Gr: 5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9661 Old Bonhomme
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-0656
Gr: K-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Spoede Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
425 N Spoede Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 432-4438
Gr: K-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Ladue Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
10890 Ladue Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 993-5724
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 993-5724
Gr: PK | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 131:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ladue School District?
Ladue School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,624 students.
What is the rank of Ladue School District?
Ladue School District is ranked #5 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ladue School District?
55% of Ladue School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ladue School District?
Ladue School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ladue School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,275 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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