Top 10 Best St. Francois County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 10,298 students in St. Francois County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 453 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in St.
Francois County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Francois County, MO are Farmington Sr. High School, Central High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francois County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in St. Francois County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best St. Francois County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Sr. High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9 Summit Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Grades: 1-4
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
West County High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7521
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #66.
Farmington Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 S Fleming St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Grades: 7-8
| 661 students
Rank: #77.
West County Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #88.
North Co. Sr. High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7151 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Intermediate
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 S Fleming
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Grades: 5-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington-franklin Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 N Washington
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Grades: 1-4
| 340 students
Rank: #1212.
Intermediate Sch.
Math: 37% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Elm St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1313.
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Forster St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Grades: 1-4
| 413 students
Rank: #1515.
West Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 3-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1616.
North County Parkside Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Parkside
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 3-4
| 346 students
Rank: #1717.
West County Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7558
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1818.
North Co. Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 E Chestnut
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
Rank: #1919.
Bismarck R-v Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #2020.
Bismarck R-v High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: PK-2
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/acad
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/diag
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
North County Primary
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 719 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Grades: PK-K
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Unitec Career Ctr.
Vocational School
7163 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Francois County, MO

St. Francois County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Closed (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
114 N Allen St
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Grades: PK
| 64 students
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Grades: PK
| 151 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in St. Francois County, MO include Farmington Sr. High School, Central High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Francois County, MO?
28 public schools are located in St. Francois County, MO.
What percentage of students in St. Francois County, MO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in St. Francois County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francois County, MO?
St. Francois County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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