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Schools in Clayton · Clayton School District

Clayton’s public schools outscore 98% of Missouri districts

Math proficiency in Clayton’s districts is 68%, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clayton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#2of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
70%
▲ 27 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
68%
▲ 29 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
99–100%
▲ 10–11 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.8K
▲ 70% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.9
MO 12.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
9
2,367 students on the public path
In brief

Clayton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 70% and math 68% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 99–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,787 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Wydown Middle, then Clayton High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Central Christian School (private), The Wilson School (private) and The St. Michael School of Clayton (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clayton’s grade

A+ Test scoresA+ Graduation

A+: better than 98% of Missouri school districts, #2 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (117)Better than 96%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,304 test results and a graduating class of 202 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Clayton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,307 in math, 1,300 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clayton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–8Wydown MiddleClayton School DistrictA+
9–12Clayton HighClayton School DistrictA+

Clayton’s public schools are run by Clayton School District, which also serves Richmond Heights. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Clayton School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,367 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$24,787MO $14,569 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading70%
State average 43.2% · 1300 students tested
Math68%
State average 39.2% · 1307 students tested

Clayton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Clayton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ClaytonA+Clayton
University CityDUniversity City
Richmond HeightsA+Maplewood-Richmond Heights PK–12 · Clayton PK–12
St. LouisD−St. Louis City
LadueA+Ladue

Every school in Clayton

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Claytonby address
Meramec Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
368 students12:1Rate it →
Glenridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
321 students10:1Rate it →
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
286 students9:1Rate it →
Wydown Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
604 students9:1Rate it →
Clayton High
High · Grades 9–12
A+
788 students10:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Claytonrun by other districts or the state
Juvenile Detention CTR.
High · Grades 6–12
Alternative Education
44 students4:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Central Christian School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Saint Louis
Private · Religious
218 students11:1Rate it →
The Wilson School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Nonsectarian
175 students8:1Rate it →
The St. Michael School of Clayton
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Saint Louis
Private · Religious
119 students5:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Family CTR.).

Questions about Clayton’s schools

Are Clayton’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clayton children attend outscore 98% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #2 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clayton in?

Clayton School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,367 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Clayton kids go to high school?

Clayton High, with 788 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Clayton’s graduation rate?

99–100% of the class of 2023 in Clayton School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Clayton spend per student?

$24,787 in Clayton School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Clayton?

Yes: Central Christian School (religious, grades PK–6, 218 students), The Wilson School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 175 students) and The St. Michael School of Clayton (religious, grades PK–8, 119 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.