Best Warren County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,698 students in Warren County, MO (there are 5 private schools, serving 574 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Warren County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Warren County, MO are Wright City High School, Wright City West Elementary School and Warrior Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Warren County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
159 Roelker Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Wright City West Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Wildcat Dr
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7400
Gr: 2-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Warrior Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Warrior Ave
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6906
Gr: K-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Marthasville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 E Main Street
Marthasville, MO 63357
(636) 231-2650
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Warrenton High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 Pinckney
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6902
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Daniel Boone Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Vosholl Avenue
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6905
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Wright City Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Bell Rd
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 745-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Kuhl Ave
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6903
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Rebecca Boone Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
836 South St
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6904
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
395 W.veterans Memorial Parkwa
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6950
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Wright Start Preschool
80 Bell Road
Wright City, MO 63390
(636) 791-2150
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Warren County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Warren County, MO include Wright City High School, Wright City West Elementary School and Warrior Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warren County?
11 public schools are located in Warren County.
What percentage of students in Warren County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Warren County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Warren County are often viewed compared to one another?

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