Clayton Earns Top Honors in Niche’s 2027 Rankings

The School District of Clayton has been named the number one public school district in Missouri in Niche’s 2027 Best School Districts rankings, earning the top spot among 453 districts. Clayton also ranked among the best school districts in the country, placing 15th out of more than 10,000 districts nationwide.

Clayton also earned top honors for its educators, ranking first in Missouri for both Best Place to Teach and Best Teachers.

Beyond the Districtwide recognition, each school included in the rankings earned an A+ grade and a top ranking in its category.

2027 Niche Rankings by School:

• Clayton High School — #1 high school in Missouri
• Wydown Middle School — #1 middle school in Missouri
• Glenridge Elementary — #1 elementary school in Missouri
• Meramec Elementary — #2 elementary school in Missouri
• Ralph M. Captain Elementary — #3 elementary school in Missouri

“We know the Clayton experience is about much more than any single ranking, but this is a meaningful reflection of the work happening across our District every day,” Superintendent Nisha Patel, EdD, said. “Our teachers know our learners well, and our students continue to grow, challenge themselves and do exceptional work. We have so much to celebrate and are grateful for the staff, families and community members who support our schools every day.”

Niche is widely used by families researching schools and communities. Its annual K-12 rankings consider academic data, school and district information, and reviews from students, families and staff.

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