For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,526 students in Festus, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Festus, 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.
Festus, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Festus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Festus, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-3
| 1,042 students
Rank: #22.
Festus Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Grades: 4-6
| 800 students
Rank: #33.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Telegraph Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: 3-5
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Grades: K-2
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Festus, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Festus, MO include Festus Elementary School, Festus Intermediate and Danby-rush Tower Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Festus?
5 public elementary schools are located in Festus.
What is the racial composition of students in Festus?
Festus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Festus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Festus include: Plattin Primary vs. Festus Elementary School, Telegraph Intermediate vs. Plattin Primary, Telegraph Intermediate vs. Festus Elementary School
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