For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 18,037 students in St. Charles County, MO. The top ranked public high schools in St. Charles County, MO are Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt South High School and Francis Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in St. Charles County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
St. Charles County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Charles County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ft. Zumwalt West High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1251 Turtle Creek Dr
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-0300
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #22.
Ft. Zumwalt South High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8050 Mexico Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 978-1212
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 978-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Howell High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7001 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #44.
Ft. Zumwalt East High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 1st Executive Ave
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 477-2400
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 477-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2275 Sommers Road
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-0075
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-0075
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #66.
Ft. Zumwalt North High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Tom Ginnever Blvd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-4447
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-4447
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #77.
Orchard Farm High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2175 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Campus Dr
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3876
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3876
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #99.
St. Charles West High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Droste Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4200
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Francis Howell Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5199 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,778 students
Rank: #1111.
Boonslick School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1212.
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 W Pitman
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-5300
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #1414.
Timberland High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3988
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3988
Grades: 9-12
| 1,764 students
Rank: #1515.
Francis Howell North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2549 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: n/an/a
Francis Howell Union High School
Alternative School
1405 Hwy D
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5000
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Ctr.
Vocational School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mike Clemens Center Adapt Lrng
Alternative School
910 Homefield Blvd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 542-7050
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 542-7050
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2255 West Meyer Road
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 455-5344
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 455-5344
Grades: 9-11
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3747 Harry S Truman Blvd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-3160
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-3160
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
810 Westwood Industrial Drive
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Grades: 2-12
| 0 students
St. Charles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Carr St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3839
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3839
Grades: 3-5
| 599 students
400 N 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Boonslick (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
321 Knaust Road
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Grades: Inquire with school
| 28 students
612 Blumhoff
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Grades: PK-2
| 877 students
5931 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in St. Charles County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in St. Charles County, MO include Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt South High School and Francis Howell High School. St. Charles County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in St. Charles County, MO?
21 public high schools are located in St. Charles County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles County, MO?
St. Charles County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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