For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,528 students in 63028, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 63028, MO are Festus Elementary School, Festus Intermediate and Danby-rush Tower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 63028 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 63028, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 63028, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Gr: K-3 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Festus Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Gr: 4-6 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Telegraph Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Gr: 3-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Gr: K-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 63028, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 63028, MO include Festus Elementary School, Festus Intermediate and Danby-rush Tower Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 63028?
5 public elementary schools are located in 63028.
What is the racial composition of students in 63028?
63028 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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