Public Education

Clayton is home to the top-rated Clayton School District. In addition, Clayton High School was named the best public high school in Missouri in December 2016 and was ranked nationally at #17, being the only high school in Missouri to rank nationally. Read more here. 

The Clayton School District provides excellent education to approximately 2,500 students. The district has 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school. Clayton has a graduation rate of 99% and an average ACT score of 26.

Private & Parochial Education*

The Wilson School
400 DeMun Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999

Central Christian School
700 Hanley Road
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 727-4535

*There are several additional opportunities for private and parochial education throughout the City and County of St. Louis.

Higher Education

Many outstanding options for higher education are located within short distance of
Clayton.

• Washington University In St. Louis
• Fontbonne University
• Concordia Seminary