For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,571 students in Ballwin, MO. The top-ranked public high schools in Ballwin, MO are West High School, Lafayette Sr. High School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballwin, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ballwin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Ballwin, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ballwin, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14653 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Ballwin, MO 63011
(314) 415-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Sr. High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17050 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Ballwin, MO 63011
(636) 733-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
South High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ballwin, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ballwin, MO include West High School, Lafayette Sr. High School and South High School. Ballwin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Ballwin?
3 public high schools are located in Ballwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballwin?
Ballwin public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ballwin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ballwin include: South High School vs. West High School
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