Best Public Schools in Clayton, MO

Summary:

The city of Clayton, Missouri is home to a high-performing school district, with 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is known for its exceptional academic outcomes, with several schools ranked among the best in the state. Clayton and Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County operate the schools in this area.

The standout schools in Clayton include Clayton High School, which is ranked among the top 14 high schools in Missouri and has a 97.1% four-year graduation rate. Wydown Middle School is also a top performer, ranked 8th out of all middle schools in the state. At the elementary level, Meramec Elementary stands out, ranking 7th out of 906 elementary schools in Missouri.

The schools in Clayton consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with many schools having over 70% of students proficient or better in core subjects. However, the district does face some challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools. Overall, the Clayton School District is an exceptional system that provides students with a high-quality education and strong academic support.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glenridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 Wellington Way	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6200	318	30	10.4	6.9%	179 (56.3%)	33 (10.4%)	20 (6.3%)	53 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.4%)	96	18^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.0%		92.6	45^th of 898 public elementary schools	95.0%	27	68.8	80.3	77.3				69.7			79.5									$22,267	$612	$21,655
Meramec Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Meramec Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6300	393	32	12.4	4.6%	253 (64.4%)	34 (8.7%)	11 (2.8%)	58 (14.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.4%)	97.7	7^th of 906 public elementary schools	99.2%		98.1	7^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.2%		87.6	81.0	80.7				83.5		64.0	89.3	74.9								$19,052	$577	$18,475
Ralph M. Captain Elementary	Public	K-5	6345 Northwood Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6100	287	31	9.1	5.6%	205 (71.4%)	28 (9.8%)	14 (4.9%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	96.3	15^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.3%		97.8	10^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.9%	5	68.5	74.4	76.0				76.0		68.5	82.9	75.4								$21,564	$617	$20,947
Clayton High	Public	9-12	#1 Mark Twain Circle	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6600	844	78	10.8	7.6%	511 (60.5%)	124 (14.7%)	38 (4.5%)	103 (12.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (7.9%)	87.3	14^th of 378 public high schools	96.3%		87.6	10^th of 352 public high schools	97.2%	4															65.1	72.2	69.6	58.6	$21,543	$658	$20,885
Family Center	Public	PK	301 N Gay Ave.	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6900	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wydown Middle	Public	6-8	6500 Wydown	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6400	574	58	9.8	11.5%	331 (57.7%)	92 (16.0%)	22 (3.8%)	68 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.5%)	97.5	8^th of 451 public middle schools	98.2%		94.6	12^th of 459 public middle schools	97.4%	4				81.8	65.8	57.2		65.3				73.7	61.5	71.5	98.7				$22,108	$548	$21,560
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	501 S Brentwood Blvd	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	No	(314) 615-2974	38	10	3.8	44.7%	2 (5.3%)	36 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	13.4		$123,689	$3,094	$120,595

Cities Near Clayton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
University City	0.79 mi	7	340^th
Brentwood	1.49 mi	5	8^th
Richmond Heights	1.65 mi	1	24^th
Saint Louis	1.87 mi	225	292^nd
Maplewood	2.05 mi	3	35^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Clayton, MO

Meramec Elementary

Wydown Middle

Ralph M. Captain Elementary

Glenridge Elementary

Clayton High

Family Center

Juvenile Detention Center

Cities Near Clayton