Public schools in St Charles, MO
36 open public schools with an address in St Charles, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
36
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
21,260
35 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of St Charles public schools
The federal directory lists 36 public schools in St Charles, MO: 14 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high, 6 combined or other. The 35 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 21,260 students, an average of 607 per school. The largest campus is Francis Howell High (1,843 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Elem. (865).
Francis Howell R-III operates the most schools here (18), and 3 regular districts have at least one St Charles 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 12.7:1, similar to 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 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 22% 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 St Charles
Elementary schools in St Charles
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky-David Elem. Francis Howell R-III | PK–05 | 812 | 13.1:1 | |
| Blackhurst Elementary St. Charles R-VI | KG–04 | 227 | 8.1:1 | |
| Castlio Elem. Francis Howell R-III | KG–05 | 847 | 12.9:1 | |
| Central Elem. Francis Howell R-III | PK–05 | 865 | 13.6:1 | |
| Coverdell Elem. St. Charles R-VI | KG–04 | 291 | 9.3:1 | |
| Discovery Elementary Orchard Farm R-V | KG–04 | 394 | 12:1 | |
| George M. Null Elem. St. Charles R-VI | KG–04 | 233 | 8.5:1 | |
| Harris Elem. St. Charles R-VI | KG–04 | 408 | 10.3:1 | |
| Harvest Ridge Elem. Francis Howell R-III | PK–05 | 572 | 11.2:1 | |
| Henderson Elem. Francis Howell R-III | KG–05 | 653 | 11.9:1 | |
| Independence Elem. Francis Howell R-III | KG–05 | 762 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem. St. Charles R-VI | KG–04 | 160 | 8.7:1 | |
| Monroe Elem. St. Charles R-VI | KG–04 | 366 | 9.9:1 | |
| Orchard Farm Elementary Orchard Farm R-V | KG–04 | 557 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in St Charles
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Middle Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 792 | 15.9:1 | |
| Bryan Middle Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 827 | 15.6:1 | |
| Francis Howell Middle Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 799 | 16.2:1 | |
| Hardin Middle St. Charles R-VI | 07–08 | 676 | 10.7:1 | |
| Hollenbeck Middle Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 769 | 14.8:1 | |
| Jefferson Intermediate School St. Charles R-VI | 05–06 | 706 | 10.8:1 | |
| Orchard Farm Junior High Schl Orchard Farm R-V | 07–08 | — | — | |
| Orchard Farm Middle School Orchard Farm R-V | 05–06 | 362 | 13.8:1 | |
| Saeger Middle Francis Howell R-III | 06–08 | 750 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in St Charles
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell Central High Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 1,750 | 19:1 | |
| Francis Howell High Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 1,843 | 19.9:1 | |
| Francis Howell North High Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 1,716 | 19.3:1 | |
| Lewis Clark Career Ctr. St. Charles R-VI · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Orchard Farm High School Orchard Farm R-V | 09–12 | 698 | 16.6:1 | |
| St. Charles High St. Charles R-VI | 09–12 | 782 | 10.6:1 | |
| St. Charles West High St. Charles R-VI | 09–12 | 645 | 10.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in St Charles
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Child Family Educ. Ctr. Francis Howell R-III | PK–PK | 117 | 11.1:1 | |
| Early Child. Family Educ Ctr. Francis Howell R-III | PK–PK | 189 | 14.5:1 | |
| Early Child. Family Educ. Ctr Francis Howell R-III | PK–PK | 224 | 13.2:1 | |
| Early Learning Center Orchard Farm R-V | PK–PK | 230 | 14:1 | |
| St.charles Early Childhood Ctr St. Charles R-VI | PK–PK | 238 | 9.9:1 | |
| Westwood Trail Academy Francis Howell R-III | 02–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.3%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black10.9%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 33 St Charles schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (21,260 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in St Charles
How many public schools are in St Charles, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 36 open public schools with a location address in St Charles: 14 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 21,260 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve St Charles?
Schools with an address in St Charles belong to 3 education agencies, led by Francis Howell R-III (18 schools), St. Charles R-VI (12 schools), Orchard Farm R-V (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in St Charles?
Francis Howell High reported the largest high-school enrollment in St Charles, with 1,843 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in St Charles?
No school with an address in St Charles 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 St Charles schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across St Charles public schools is 12.7:1, similar to 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 St Charles 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