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Schools in Shrewsbury · Affton 101 School District, Webster Groves School District

Shrewsbury’s public schools outscore 87% of Missouri districts

In Shrewsbury, 55% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Missouri average (43%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Shrewsbury, 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.

#41of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% 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
55%
▲ 12 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▲ 9 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 8 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.6K
▲ 0% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024 · Webster Groves
Students per teacher
13.9
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
6,147 students on the public path
In brief

Shrewsbury’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 55% and math 48% across both districts in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Affton 101 spends $13,406 per student and Webster Groves $14,635, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Greenways Academy (private) and Holy Cross Academy - Primary Campus (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 Shrewsbury’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 87% of Missouri school districts, #41 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (420)Better than 87%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,592 test results and a graduating class of 324 could put Shrewsbury anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 99% of Shrewsbury’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,583 in math, 3,602 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–57 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC− to A
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to A

Shrewsbury runs its own schools through grade 12 (Affton 101 School District). From grade PK, students attend the Webster Groves School District, shared with Rock Hill, Warson Woods and Webster Groves. Its elementary school is in St Louis. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Shrewsbury

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

Affton 101 School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,619 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 14.4 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$13,406MO $14,569 · FY2024
C+
Webster Groves School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 4,312 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 13.6 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$14,635MO $14,569 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–12, Affton 101 School District40%
State average 43.2% · 1297 students tested
Math · PK–12, Affton 101 School District26%
State average 39.2% · 1315 students tested
Reading · PK–12, Webster Groves School District64%
State average 43.2% · 2305 students tested
Math · PK–12, Webster Groves School District61%
State average 39.2% · 2268 students tested

Shrewsbury vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
ShrewsburyAAffton 101 PK–12 · Webster Groves PK–12
Webster GrovesA+Webster Groves
MaplewoodAMaplewood-Richmond Heights
MarlboroughC+Affton 101

Every school in Shrewsbury

13 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).

Also serving Shrewsburyin other towns
Mesnier Primary SCH.
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · St Louis
741 students15:1Rate it →
Edgar Road Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Louis
A
369 students14:1Rate it →
Bristol Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Louis
A+
361 students13:1Rate it →
Avery Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Louis
A
337 students12:1Rate it →
DR. Henry Givens JR. Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Louis
A−
306 students12:1Rate it →
Clark Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Louis
A+
283 students12:1Rate it →
Hudson Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Louis
A−
199 students10:1Rate it →
Hixson Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · St Louis
A
982 students14:1Rate it →
Rogers Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · St Louis
C−
555 students14:1Rate it →
Webster Groves High
High · Grades 9–12 · St Louis
A
1,253 students14:1Rate it →
Affton High
High · Grades 9–12 · St Louis
C+
761 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Greenways Academy
Grades 1–12 · Saint Louis
Private · Nonsectarian
3,015 studentsRate it →
Holy Cross Academy - Primary Campus
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Saint Louis
Private · Catholic
97 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Shrewsbury’s schools

Are Shrewsbury’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Shrewsbury children attend outscore 87% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #41 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Shrewsbury in?

Two districts: Affton 101 School District runs grades PK–12, and Webster Groves School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Rock Hill, Warson Woods and Webster Groves.

Where do Shrewsbury kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Webster Groves High and Affton High.

What is Shrewsbury’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Webster Groves School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Shrewsbury spend per student?

$13,406 in Affton 101 School District and $14,635 in Webster Groves School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Shrewsbury?

Yes: Greenways Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–12, 3,015 students) and Holy Cross Academy - Primary Campus (Catholic, grades K–2, 97 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.