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Best Saint Charles Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 12,152 students in Saint Charles, MO. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Charles, MO are Lincoln Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Francis Howell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary 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 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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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
Westwood Trail Academy
810 Westwood Industrial Drive
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Gr: 2-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Charles, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Charles, MO include Lincoln Elementary School, Becky-david Elementary School and Francis Howell Middle School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Charles?
22 public elementary schools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?

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