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Best Chesterfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,606 students in Chesterfield, MO (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,076 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Chesterfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield, MO are Chesterfield Elementary School, Kehrs Mill Elementary School and Wild Horse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Chesterfield, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15399 Appalachian Trail
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Highcroft Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15380 Highcroft Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Green Trails Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
170 Portico Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6250
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
224 River Valley Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6650
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Marquette Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2351 Clarkson Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
369 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockwood Ctr. Early Child. Ed.
2730 Valley Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6200
Gr: PK | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield, MO?
How many public schools are located in Chesterfield?
12 public schools are located in Chesterfield.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chesterfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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