Ladue, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ladue

The Ladue School District in St. Louis County serves students from early childhood through twelfth grade. This is a well-regarded district that draws families from several communities, including Ladue, Creve Coeur, Olivette, and parts of Richmond Heights and Des Peres. The district commissioned a major renovation of its four elementary schools and its middle school, completed in 2024, funded by a bond referendum voters approved several years prior. That investment in facilities is a tangible feature of the current landscape.

Academically, the district posts strong results. Across all tested subjects and grades, its overall proficiency index lands in the top quarter when compared with the other districts in St. Louis County. Scores are consistently high in English language arts and math through the elementary and middle school grades. Third through fifth graders, for example, show proficiency rates that are a clear strength. Science results in fifth grade are also very strong. A notable dip appears in eighth-grade math, where the proficiency rate is substantially lower than in other grades. A parent with a student entering middle school may want to ask the district about the math curriculum and support structures in the upper middle grades, as this is a soft spot in an otherwise strong record. The chronic absenteeism rate, while better than the county median, is still present at a level that some families may wish to inquire about.

The student body is demographically diverse. While the majority of students are white, a substantial share is Asian, and there are also sizable Black, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. This composition is characteristic of the district, not a marker of any particular program emphasis. The district does not report the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a gap in publicly available data on economic need. Similarly, data on students with disabilities and English learners is not reported in the available information, so a family with a child who may need those supports should contact the district directly for specifics.

The housing market across the attendance area reflects a wide range. The zip code for Ladue itself shows very high home values, while parts of the district in areas like Richmond Heights and Olivette are more moderate. Overall, the district-weighted home values are well above the national benchmark and the Missouri state benchmark. This is an affluent area. The weighted rent is also notably high. For a family considering a move, the cost of entry into this district varies considerably depending on which of the six zip codes you choose. The countywide housing market shows active listings have increased, and median days on market are relatively short, indicating a competitive environment.

For secondary students, the district runs a single comprehensive high school. Graduation rate data was not available for this profile, so a parent wanting to understand completion outcomes should look to the school's own reported figures. The district spending per pupil falls in the middle-to-upper range among St. Louis County districts, reflecting a level of investment that is solid but not the highest in the area.

The picture that emerges is of a district that delivers consistently strong academic performance through the elementary years, has invested heavily in its physical plants, and draws students from communities with very different housing costs. The eighth-grade math results are a genuine question mark in an otherwise impressive profile. Families should expect a high-performing, resource-rich environment where the main academic challenge appears to be maintaining that performance through the transition to high school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,482

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 14%

White 55%

Asian 17%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

44%

77%

Gr 4

46%

82%

Gr 5

64%

80%

Gr 6

43%

77%

Gr 7

44%

72%

Gr 8

—

80%

Math

Gr 3

35%

76%

Gr 4

—

81%

Gr 5

45%

77%

Gr 6

—

81%

Gr 7

48%

73%

Gr 8

28%

—

Science

Gr 5

55%

84%

Gr 8

15%

76%

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

CONWAY ELEMENTARY

LADUE MIDDLE

LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH

OLD BONHOMME ELEMENTARY

REED ELEMENTARY

SPOEDE ELEMENTARY

LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER

LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

78%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

76%

Grade 6

69%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

79%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 6

69%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

82%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$948,841

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$333K to $1.3M

vs. state typical3.58x

vs. national typical2.58x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
63124	Ladue	$1.3M	+7.2%	46.9%
63131	Des Peres	$988K	+5.1%	17.2%
63141	Creve Coeur	$656K	+4.6%	16.4%
63132	Olivette	$358K	+1.5%	16.0%
63117	Richmond Heights	$374K	+0.1%	2.1%
63146		$333K	+2.2%	1.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,920/mo

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,291 to $2,640/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
63124	Ladue	$2,017	—	46.9%
63131	Des Peres	$2,640	—	17.2%
63141	Creve Coeur	$1,406	+3.9%	16.4%
63132	Olivette	$1,477	+5.0%	16.0%
63117	Richmond Heights	$1,688	+4.5%	2.1%
63146		$1,291	-4.4%	1.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,788/mo

Home price / national median income11.3x

Annual rent / national median income27.5%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,868/mo

Market Activity: St. Louis County

Median listing price$220,000

Median listing price YoY-8.3%

Median price per sq ft$161

Median price per sq ft YoY-2.4%

Median days on market37.0 days

Median days on market YoY+2.8%

Active listings2,021

Active listings YoY+18.7%

New listings1,504

New listings YoY+5.0%

Pending listings1,817

Pending listings YoY+4.7%

Hotness: median listing price$219,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-5.3%

Supply score83.8

Supply score YoY+2.0%

Demand score73.5

Demand score YoY+2.7%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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