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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Francois County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 10,236 students in St. Francois County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 453 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in St.
Francois County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in St. Francois County, MO are Jefferson Elementary School, Farmington Sr. High School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francois County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Francois County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in St. Francois County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9 Summit Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Gr: 1-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1040 Forster St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Gr: 1-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Washington-franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 N Washington
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Gr: 1-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Farmington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 S Fleming St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
West County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 S Fleming
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Gr: 5-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
West Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 3-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Elm St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 5-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1515.
North County Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Parkside
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 3-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
Bismarck R-v Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
North Co. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7151 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
North Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 E Chestnut
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Gr: 7-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Bismarck R-v High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: PK-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/acad
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/diag
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
North County Primary
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Truman Learning Center
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Unitec Career Center
Vocational School
7163 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in St. Francois County, MO include Jefferson Elementary School, Farmington Sr. High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Francois County?
28 public schools are located in St. Francois County.
What percentage of students in St. Francois County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in St. Francois County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francois County?
St. Francois County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Francois County are often viewed compared to one another?

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