For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,016 students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tower Grove East are Momentum Academy Tower Grove East, Shenandoah Elementary School and Old North Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Shenandoah Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 772-7544
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Grades: PK-8
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis, MO include Momentum Academy Tower Grove East, Shenandoah Elementary School and Old North Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Tower Grove East, Saint Louis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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