St. Louis Public Schools Could Close up to 22 Schools Next Year

St. Louis Public Schools could close up to 22 schools next year

St. Louis Public Schools could close up to 22 schools next year, according to three new draft proposals released Monday, as the district grapples with declining enrollment and rising maintenance costs.

One-third of St. Louis Public Schools campuses could close in downsizing proposal

Two high schools and 17 elementary schools are slated for closure in three downsizing proposals under consideration by the SLPS board.

St. Louis Public Schools could close up to 22 schools in 2027, according to new draft plan

The district is considering closing down some of its elementary schools and combining others with middle schools to downsize its portfolio of buildings, but no final decisions have been made.