Public schools in Warrenton, MO
6 open public schools with an address in Warrenton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,981
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Warrenton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Warrenton, MO: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,981 students, an average of 497 per school. The largest campus is Warrenton High (974 students), and the largest elementary school is Warrior Ridge Elem. (497).
Every listed school belongs to Warren Co. R-III. 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 12.1:1, 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.
About 42% 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 Warrenton
Elementary schools in Warrenton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone Elem. Warren Co. R-III | KG–05 | 329 | 11.6:1 | |
| Rebecca Boone Elem. Warren Co. R-III | KG–05 | 424 | 11.2:1 | |
| Warrior Ridge Elem. Warren Co. R-III | KG–05 | 497 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Warrenton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Middle Warren Co. R-III | 06–08 | 696 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Warrenton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton High Warren Co. R-III | 09–12 | 974 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Warrenton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Acad Early Chld Cntr Warren Co. R-III | PK–PK | 61 | 6.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Warrenton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,981 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Warrenton
How many public schools are in Warrenton, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Warrenton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,981 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Warrenton?
All listed public schools with an address in Warrenton belong to Warren Co. R-III. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Warrenton?
Warrenton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Warrenton, with 974 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Warrenton?
No school with an address in Warrenton 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 Warrenton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Warrenton public schools is 12.1:1, 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 Warrenton 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