SLPS Reviews Proposal that Could Close 37 Schools

SLPS may close 38 schools

A year from now, as the 2026-27 academic year approaches, more than half of St. Louis Public Schools’ buildings could be shuttered. The SLPS Board of Education heard a plan on Tuesday by architectural firm Cordogan, Clark & Associates that, if adopted, would close 38 of the district’s 68 schools. Included would be 27 elementary schools, five middle schools and five high schools. If the proposed school closures move forward, private and charter s…

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St. Louis Board of Education questions report suggesting closure of 37 schools

Based on capacity needs for declining enrollment, the footprint for SLPS would drop from 68 schools to 31, according to the analysis.

SLPS reviews proposal that could close 37 schools

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Public Schools Board (SLPS) is reviewing a proposal that would shut down 37 schools, the largest potential closure in city history. The recommendation follows the May 16 tornado, which displaced more than 2,000 students and heavily impacted schools on the north side. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News …

Updated master plan suggests closing 37 St. Louis Public Schools by 2026 school year

Planners hired by the district cite declining enrollment and population, along with aging school infrastructure, as reasons for the preliminary suggestion.