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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Saint Charles Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 21,260 students in Saint Charles, MO (there are 16 private schools, serving 4,327 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MO are Lincoln Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Francis Howell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Saint Charles, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
625 S 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4650
Gr: K-4 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Francis Howell High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7001 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
825 O'fallon Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4800 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5900
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 Independence Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Castlio Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1020 Dingledine Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4300
Gr: K-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Orchard Farm Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2135 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8700
Gr: K-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Francis Howell Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5199 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Saeger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5201 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Barnwell Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1035 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2501 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5200
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Coverdell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2475 W Randolph St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4600
Gr: K-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Harvest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1220 Harvest Ridge Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
George M. Null Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
435 Yale Blvd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4900
Gr: K-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Old Muegge Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 443-4700
Gr: K-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1818.
Francis Howell North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2549 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Hollenbeck Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4555 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard Farm Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2195 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8750
Gr: 5-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
St. Charles West High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Droste Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2222.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Discovery Path Lane
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-6800
Gr: K-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 Elm St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300
Gr: 7-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4525 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2670 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4800
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Orchard Farm High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2555 Hwy B
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2660 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4400
Gr: 5-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Blackhurst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Child Family Educ. Center
4535 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6400
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Child. Family Educ Center
2555 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-6200
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Child. Family Educ. Center
4810 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6000
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
3489 Boschertown Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 925-5400
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Center
Vocational School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard Farm Junior High School
2175 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-6850
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
St.charles Early Childhood Center
1301 Boone's Lick Road
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-2900
Gr: PK | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MO include Lincoln Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Francis Howell High School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Saint Charles?
36 public schools are located in Saint Charles.
What percentage of students in Saint Charles go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?

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