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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Louis County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public high schools serving 44,966 students in St. Louis County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MO are Brentwood High School, Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School and Clayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in St. Louis County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
St. Louis County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in St. Louis County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Clayton High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
West High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14653 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Lafayette Sr. High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17050 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Lindbergh Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 S. Lindbergh
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Marquette Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2351 Clarkson Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
369 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Pattonville Sr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Valley Park Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Main St
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 923-3613
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Oakville Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5557 Milburn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
South High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1780 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 891-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Eureka Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4525 Hwy 109
Eureka, MO 63025
(636) 733-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
North High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12860 Fee Fee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
North Technical
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Affton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8309 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Hancock Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
229 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Mehlville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Lemay Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hiram Neuwoehner
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12112 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Southview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11660 Eddie And Park Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Hazelwood West High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,994 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Hazelwood Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15875 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
(314) 953-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
University City Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Ritenour Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
The Innovation School At Cv
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 South Florissant Road
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Hazelwood East High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Jennings High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8850 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3535.
Riverview Gardens Sr. High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Louis County, MO include Brentwood High School, Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School and Clayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Louis County?
51 public high schools are located in St. Louis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Louis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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