For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 4,734 students in St. Charles County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Charles County, MO are John Weldon Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Discovery Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Charles County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Charles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Weldon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7370 Weldon Spring Rd
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5500
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2523 Sommers Road
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-2354
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-2354
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Harvest Ridge Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5100
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4525 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5700
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Peine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 Peine Rd
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-5110
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Blumhoff Avenue
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Gr: PK-5 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
2025 Hanley Rd
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-5757
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 561-5757
Gr: PK | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
4535 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6400
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6400
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
2555 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-6200
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-6200
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
4810 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6000
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6000
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
7874 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 474-8676
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 474-8676
Gr: PK | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
3489 Boschertown Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 925-5400
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 925-5400
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Boone's Lick Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-2900
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-2900
Gr: PK | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
St. Charles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Carr St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3839
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3839
Gr: 3-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
400 N 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Boonslick (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
321 Knaust Road
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Gr: Inquire with school | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
612 Blumhoff
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Gr: PK-2 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
5931 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Charles County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Charles County, MO include John Weldon Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Discovery Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Charles County?
11 public preschools are located in St. Charles County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles County?
St. Charles County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Charles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Charles County include: Central Elementary School vs. Becky-david Elementary School, Harvest Ridge Elementary School vs. Becky-david Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School vs. Harvest Ridge Elementary School
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