For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 732 students in 63028, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63028, MO are Festus Middle School and Danby-rush Tower Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 63028 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63028, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63028, MO Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Gr: 7-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 63028, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 63028, MO include Festus Middle School and Danby-rush Tower Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 63028?
2 public middle schools are located in 63028.
What is the racial composition of students in 63028?
63028 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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