2023 Best Public Elementary Schools in the St. Louis Area

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Ladue Fifth Grade Center

Blue checkmark.

Ladue School District, MO,

5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 325,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Meramec Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

School District of Clayton, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 333,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Ralph M. Captain Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

School District of Clayton, MO,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The most invested teachers I’ve ever worked with. I say “work with” because the teachers truly invested in the students and their families and keep open lines of communication so we know early if....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 324,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Glenridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

School District of Clayton, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 322,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Old Bonhomme Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ladue School District, MO,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 409,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

McKelvey Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Parkway School District, MO,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Outstanding teachers, administrators, and students! High expectations on academics and character. Proud to be in this community..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 706,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Conway Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ladue School District, MO,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 351,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Reed Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ladue School District, MO,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 347,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Spoede Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Ladue School District, MO,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says What a wonderful environment to be in! I love the diversity in this school and the atmosphere as a whole..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 399,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Mark Twain Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brentwood School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 178,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Wild Horse Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Rockwood R-VI School District, MO,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 439,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Chesterfield Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Rockwood R-VI School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 383,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Kehrs Mill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Rockwood R-VI School District, MO,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Teachers were always so kind, and helped whenever needed. I'm going into 8th grade and almost all of my friends (who went to Kehrs Mill) are in gifted classes with me. I loved everything and miss it....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 529,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Henry Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Parkway School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 549,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Pierremont Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Parkway School District, MO,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers and staff are the best. They are so kind, and really care about their students! They have gone above and beyond to restore as much normalcy as possible during the pandemic. Outside of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 467,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

North Glendale Elementary School

Kirkwood School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 581,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Harvest Ridge Elementary School

Francis Howell School District, MO,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers are responsible and caring. Follow up with parents on a regular basis. I have been following my child closely for the past 3 years (kid in 2nd grade) and I can see improvement in her....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 574,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Woerther Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Rockwood R-VI School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 429,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Shenandoah Valley Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Parkway School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 471,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Columbus Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edwardsville Community Unit School District No. 7, IL,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 403,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Westchester Elementary School

Kirkwood School District, MO,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 539,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Rose Acres Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Pattonville R-3 School District, MO,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 346,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Warren Elementary School

Francis Howell School District, MO,

K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says All three of my daughters attended Warren Elementary School. They are now 25, 23, & 19 and still speak fondly of their grade school days. We loved the staff, the kids, and the entire community.....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 793,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Green Trails Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Parkway School District, MO,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our children have been cared for and challenged to be excellent throughout their Green Trails careers. The curriculum allows for the gifted to grow at their own pace while pushing everyone else to....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 391,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Louis Area.

Becky-David Elementary School

Francis Howell School District, MO,

PK, K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says From the teachers to the support staff, each member of the school community is dedicated to excellence in education. The school provides outreach and support to students and their families, and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 815,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,