Ballwin, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 31,092 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Ballwin, a suburb of St. Louis, is 20 miles west of the city and the Mississippi River.
Cultural Attractions
The city features an event called Ballwin Days, which includes a five-mile parade, sports tournaments, carnival rides, a talent show, and live entertainment.
Recreation
Ballwin has three parks and several recreation centers, offering activities including hiking, fishing, organized sports, and swimming. In addition, there is an excellent golf course nearby.
Historical
Ballwin was named by its founder, John Ball, on Feb. 9, 1837, and remains the only town in the country with the name.
Economy
Ballwin has no municipal property tax and is working to maintain a balance between its residential and commercial/industrial areas.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 7 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 0 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 2 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood High | Brentwood, MO | Bronze | 246 |
| Clayton High | Clayton, MO | Silver | 861 |
| Lindbergh Senior High | St Louis, MO | Silver | 1,958 |
| Northview | Florissant, MO | Bronze | 205 |
| South High | Ballwin, MO | Bronze | 1,984 |
| Valley Park Senior High | Valley Park, MO | Bronze | 257 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconess College of Nursing | St. Louis, MO | Unranked | N/A |
| Fontbonne University | St. Louis, MO | Tier 3, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 2,969 |
| Harris-Stowe State University | St. Louis, MO | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,882 |
| Missouri Baptist University | St. Louis, MO | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | N/A |
| Missouri Tech | St. Louis, MO | Unranked | N/A |
| Principia College | Elsah, IL | Tier 3, Lib. Arts | N/A |
| Southern Illinois University--Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL | #43, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 13,398 |
| St. Louis Christian College | Florissant, MO | Unranked | N/A |
| St. Louis University | St. Louis, MO | #80, Nat. U. | 12,309 |
| Webster University | St. Louis, MO | #33, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 20,343 |
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