Public schools in Ballwin, MO
12 open public schools with an address in Ballwin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,479
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ballwin public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Ballwin, MO: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,479 students, an average of 540 per school. The largest campus is West High (1,417 students), and the largest elementary school is Henry Elem. (512).
Parkway C-2 operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Ballwin campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 15% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ballwin
Elementary schools in Ballwin
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballwin Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 426 | 14:1 | |
| Claymont Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 460 | 14.8:1 | |
| Hanna Woods Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 360 | 11.7:1 | |
| Henry Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 512 | 14.8:1 | |
| Oak Brook Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 401 | 15:1 | |
| Sorrento Springs Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 288 | 12.3:1 | |
| Westridge Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 397 | 15:1 | |
| Woerther Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 423 | 13:1 | |
| Wren Hollow Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 409 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Ballwin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selvidge Middle Rockwood R-VI | 06–08 | 583 | 11.8:1 | |
| Southwest Middle Parkway C-2 | 06–08 | 803 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Ballwin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West High Parkway C-2 | 09–12 | 1,417 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.7%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black8.9%
- Asian14%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Ballwin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,479 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ballwin
How many public schools are in Ballwin, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Ballwin: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,479 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ballwin?
Schools with an address in Ballwin belong to 2 education agencies, led by Parkway C-2 (8 schools), Rockwood R-VI (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Ballwin?
West High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ballwin, with 1,417 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ballwin?
No school with an address in Ballwin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ballwin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ballwin public schools is 14.4:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ballwin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities