For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 10,236 students in St. Francois County, MO (there are , serving 472 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 40%), 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 32% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in St. Francois County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9 Summit Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1360
Grades: 1-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Farmington Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Black Knight Dr
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Forster St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1345
Grades: 1-4
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Special Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 Eighth St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Washington-franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 N Washington
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1350
Grades: 1-4
| 346 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Farmington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 S Fleming St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1330
Grades: 7-8
| 605 students
Rank: #99.
West County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 S Fleming
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1340
Grades: 5-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1111.
West Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 3-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1212.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #1313.
Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Elm St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 354 students
Rank: #1414.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 32 East
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-5766
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1515.
North County Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Parkside
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 3-4
| 391 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1717.
Bismarck R-v Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #1818.
North Co. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7151 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #1919.
North Co. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 E Chestnut
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 362 students
Rank: #2020.
Bismarck R-v High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: 6-12
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: PK-2
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/acad
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
East Recep/diag Corr Cent/diag
Alternative School
2727 Hwy K
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5516
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Correctional Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Treatment Center
Alternative School
1012 W Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 218-7100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 735 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Grades: PK-K
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Unitec Career Center
Vocational School
7163 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
St. Francois County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Closed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
114 N Allen St
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Grades: PK
| 64 students
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Grades: PK
| 151 students
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 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Francois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Francois County include: Central Elementary School vs. West County Elementary School, Washington-franklin Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Washington-franklin Elementary School
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