Public schools in Chesterfield, MO
13 open public schools with an address in Chesterfield, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,948
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Chesterfield public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Chesterfield, MO: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,948 students, an average of 688 per school. The largest campus is Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), and the largest elementary school is Kehrs Mill Elem. (555).
Parkway C-2 operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Chesterfield campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 12% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Chesterfield
Elementary schools in Chesterfield
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 389 | 13.9:1 | |
| Green Trails Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 345 | 12.8:1 | |
| Highcroft Ridge Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 369 | 14.5:1 | |
| Kehrs Mill Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 555 | 14.1:1 | |
| River Bend Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 380 | 14.1:1 | |
| Shenandoah Valley Elem. Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 387 | 13.3:1 | |
| Wild Horse Elem. Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 464 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Chesterfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle Parkway C-2 | 06–08 | 881 | 13.8:1 | |
| West Middle Parkway C-2 | 06–08 | 814 | 14.1:1 |
High schools in Chesterfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High Parkway C-2 | 09–12 | 1,281 | 15.1:1 | |
| Marquette Sr. High Rockwood R-VI | 09–12 | 2,095 | 15.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chesterfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Parkway C-2 | PK–PK | 342 | — | |
| Rockwood Ctr. Early Child. Ed. Rockwood R-VI | PK–PK | 646 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.5%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black9.9%
- Asian16.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Chesterfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,948 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chesterfield
How many public schools are in Chesterfield, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Chesterfield: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,948 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chesterfield?
Schools with an address in Chesterfield belong to 2 education agencies, led by Parkway C-2 (8 schools), Rockwood R-VI (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chesterfield?
Marquette Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chesterfield, with 2,095 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chesterfield?
No school with an address in Chesterfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chesterfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chesterfield public schools is 14.1:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chesterfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities