For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 744 students in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Carr Square are Elias Michael Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Gateway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hogan St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 231-2459
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis, MO include Elias Michael Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Gateway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Carr Square, Saint Louis public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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