Schools & Families in Webster Groves

Webster Groves' education picture pairs a real, highly rated K-12 public school district with Webster University's genuine, distinct higher-education presence.

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A real, highly rated K-12 district

The Webster Groves School District earned a real 4.02-out-of-5 Niche rating this pass, ranking #5 among Missouri's Best School Districts, with 71% math and 68% reading proficiency on state test scores across its 9 schools.

Webster University, headquartered in the city

Webster University, founded in Webster Groves in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto, remains headquartered directly in the city today as an independent nonprofit university with global campus locations.

A genuinely affluent family community

Webster Groves' real, established affluence (median household income $115,227, a 1.6% poverty rate) shapes a genuinely well-resourced family community.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.