Top Jefferson County Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 66 public schools in Jefferson County, MO, serving 34,398 students. Jefferson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Jefferson County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, MO are Festus Elementary School, Antonia Elementary School and George Guffey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Top Jefferson County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Festus Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 1%1500 Mid-meadow Ln10
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Grades: K-3 | 941 students
- Antonia Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10%3901 Hwy M10
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 942-2181
Grades: K-5 | 537 students
- George Guffey Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10%400 13th St10
Fenton, MO 63026
(636) 343-7662
Grades: K-5 | 467 students
- Festus Intermediate Math: 64% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20%1501 Mid-meadow Ln10
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Grades: 4-6 | 753 students
- Cedar Springs Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%6922 Rivermont Trails10
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3330
Grades: K-5 | 477 students
-
- Brennan Woods Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%4630 Brennan Rd10
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3400
Grades: K-5 | 539 students
- Windsor Intermediate Math: 62% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20%6208 Hwy 61-6710
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4407
Grades: 3-5 | 696 students
- Raymond Nancy Hodge Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%2499 Prairie Hollow Rd10
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 282-6920
Grades: K-5 | 367 students
- Lone Dell Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%2500 Tomahawk Rd10
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1470
Grades: K-5 | 454 students
- Seckman Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%2824 Seckman Rd10
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-2030
Grades: K-5 | 561 students
- Festus Senior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%501 Westwind Dr10
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Grades: 9-12 | 816 students
- Telegraph Intermediate Math: 54% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%1265 Dooling Hollow Rd10
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: 3-5 | 231 students
- Jefferson High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%7 Blue Jay Way10
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
- Seckman Senior High School Math: 47% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20%2800 Seckman Rd10
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 282-1485
Grades: 9-12 | 1,717 student
- Ridgewood Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%1401 Ridgewood School Rd10
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1459
Grades: 6-8 | 639 students
- Festus Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30%1717 W Main10
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Grades: 7-8 | 474 students
- Sherwood Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%1769 Missouri State Rd10
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-6965
Grades: K-5 | 423 students
- Clyde Hamrick Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%4525 Four Ridge Rd10
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 282-6930
Grades: K-5 | 434 students
- Richard Simpson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%3585 Vogel Rd10
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-1480
Grades: K-5 | 376 students
- Maple Grove Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30%7887 Dittmer Ridge Rd10
Dittmer, MO 63023
(636) 274-5327
Grades: K-5 | 401 students
- Crystal City Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30%600 Mississippi10
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4017
Grades: K-8 | 357 students
- Fox Senior High School Math: 42% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30%751 Jeffco Blvd10
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-5210
Grades: 9-12 | 1,737 student
- Sunrise Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%4485 Sunrise School Rd10
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Grades: PK-8 | 308 students
- House Springs Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30%4380 Gravois Rd10
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3360
Grades: K-5 | 528 students
- Hillsboro Middle Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50%10478 Business 2110
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0030
Grades: 5-6 | 553 students
- Seckman Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50%2810 Seckman Rd10
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 296-5707
Grades: 6-8 | 792 students
- Crystal City High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50%1100 Mississippi10
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-2005
Grades: 9-12 | 168 students
- Meramec Heights Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50%1340 W Outer 21 Rd10
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-4385
Grades: K-5 | 535 students
- Hillsboro High School Math: 44% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50%123 Leon Hall Pkwy10
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 789-0010
Grades: 9-12 | 1,110 student
- Antonia Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50%6798 St. Luke's Church Road10
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 282-6970
Grades: 6-8 | 546 students
- Northwest High School Math: 38% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50%6005 Cedar Hill Rd10
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Grades: 9-12 | 1,792 student
- Wood Ridge Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50%2109 Gravois Road10
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 6-8 | 586 students
- Pevely Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50%30 Main Street10
Pevely, MO 63070
(636) 479-5200
Grades: PK-5 | 894 students
- Windsor High School Math: 46% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50%6208 Hwy 61-6710
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4429
Grades: 9-12 | 907 students
- Mapaville School Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%3657 Baptist Park Rd10
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 931-0080
Grades: K-12 | 34 students
- Show 31 more public schools in Jefferson County, MO (out of 66 total schools)
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
