Top 10 Best St. Francois County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 5,721 students in St. Francois County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. Francois County, MO are Jefferson Elementary School, Special Acres School and West County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francois County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. Francois County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Francois County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9 Summit Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Grades: 1-4
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 S Fleming
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Grades: 5-6
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Washington-franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 N Washington
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Grades: 1-4
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Intermediate Sch.
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Elm St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Forster St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Grades: 1-4
| 413 students
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 3-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1111.
North County Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Parkside
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 3-4
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7558
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1313.
Bismarck R-v Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1414.
Bismarck R-v High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: PK-2
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
North County Primary
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 719 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Francois County, MO

St. Francois County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Closed (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
114 N Allen St
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Grades: PK
| 64 students
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Grades: PK
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. Francois County, MO include Jefferson Elementary School, Special Acres School and West County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. Francois County, MO?
16 public elementary schools are located in St. Francois County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francois County, MO?
St. Francois County, MO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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