Top 10 Best Saint Charles Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 21,361 students in Saint Charles, MO (there are 15 private schools, serving 4,306 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MO are Lincoln Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Francis Howell Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Saint Charles, MO (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Grades: K-4
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Howell Central High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5199 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,778 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 O'fallon Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 852 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4800 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5900
Grades: K-5
| 753 students
Rank: #66.
Francis Howell High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7001 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #77.
Castlio Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1020 Dingledine Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4300
Grades: K-5
| 798 students
Rank: #88.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 Independence Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #99.
Orchard Farm Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2135 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8700
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1010.
Barnwell Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1035 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #1111.
Saeger Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5201 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1212.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5200
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #1313.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #1414.
Francis Howell North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2549 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #1515.
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Harvest Ridge Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Coverdell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2475 W Randolph St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4600
Grades: K-4
| 287 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
George M. Null Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
435 Yale Blvd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4900
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
Rank: #1818.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Old Muegge Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 443-4700
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Rank: #1919.
Hollenbeck Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4555 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #2020.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4525 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #2121.
Orchard Farm Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2195 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8750
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2222.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1950 Elm St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2323.
St. Charles West High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Droste Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #2424.
Blackhurst Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Grades: K-4
| 275 students
Rank: #2525.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Discovery Path Lane
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-6800
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2626.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2670 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4800
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2660 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4400
Grades: 5-6
| 678 students
Rank: #2828.
Orchard Farm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2175 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
4535 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6400
Grades: PK
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
2555 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-6200
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
4810 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6000
Grades: PK
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
3489 Boschertown Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 925-5400
Grades: PK
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Francis Howell Union High School
Alternative School
1405 Hwy D
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Ctr.
Vocational School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quest Day Treatment
3747 Harry S Truman Blvd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-3160
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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Saint Charles, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 N 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
5931 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Grades: K-12
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MO?
How many public schools are located in Saint Charles, MO?
37 public schools are located in Saint Charles, MO.
What percentage of students in Saint Charles, MO go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles, MO?
Saint Charles, MO public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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