For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,584 students in Chesterfield, MO. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO are Chesterfield Elementary School, Kehrs Mill Elementary School and Wild Horse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chesterfield, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15399 Appalachian Trail
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Highcroft Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15380 Highcroft Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Green Trails Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Portico Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6250
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6250
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 River Valley Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6650
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6650
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Chesterfield, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO include Chesterfield Elementary School, Kehrs Mill Elementary School and Wild Horse Elementary School. Chesterfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chesterfield?
9 public elementary schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chesterfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chesterfield include: River Bend Elementary School vs. Green Trails Elementary School, Central Middle School vs. West Middle School, Shenandoah Valley Elementary School vs. Green Trails Elementary School
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