Public schools in Wentzville, MO
15 open public schools with an address in Wentzville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,182
15 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 Wentzville public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Wentzville, MO: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,182 students, an average of 812 per school. The largest campus is Timberland High (1,525 students), and the largest elementary school is Heritage Elementary (1,039).
Wentzville R-IV operates the most schools here (13), and 3 regular districts have at least one Wentzville 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 17% 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 Wentzville
Elementary schools in Wentzville
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Trail Elem. Wentzville R-IV | KG–05 | 479 | 11.1:1 | |
| Daniel Boone Elem. Francis Howell R-III | KG–05 | 420 | 13.2:1 | |
| Flint Hill Elementary Fort Zumwalt School District | KG–05 | 343 | 11.2:1 | |
| Heritage Elementary Wentzville R-IV | PK–05 | 1,039 | 11.8:1 | |
| Journey Elementary Wentzville R-IV | KG–05 | 595 | 12.7:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary Wentzville R-IV | KG–05 | 599 | 12.2:1 | |
| Peine Ridge Elem. Wentzville R-IV | PK–05 | 548 | 11.7:1 | |
| Stone Creek Elementary Wentzville R-IV | KG–05 | 543 | 12.4:1 | |
| Wabash Elementary Wentzville R-IV | KG–05 | 745 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Wentzville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Point Middle School Wentzville R-IV | 06–08 | 1,031 | 15.3:1 | |
| Wentzville Middle Wentzville R-IV | 06–08 | 792 | 12.7:1 | |
| Wentzville South Middle Wentzville R-IV | 06–08 | 1,068 | 14:1 |
High schools in Wentzville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil E. Holt Sr. High Wentzville R-IV | 09–12 | 1,022 | 13.3:1 | |
| North Point High School Wentzville R-IV | 09–12 | 1,433 | 17.5:1 | |
| Timberland High Wentzville R-IV | 09–12 | 1,525 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.1%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black8.5%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Wentzville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,182 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wentzville
How many public schools are in Wentzville, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Wentzville: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 12,182 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wentzville?
Schools with an address in Wentzville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Wentzville R-IV (13 schools), Fort Zumwalt School District (1 school), Francis Howell R-III (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Wentzville?
Timberland High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wentzville, with 1,525 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wentzville?
No school with an address in Wentzville 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 Wentzville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wentzville 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 Wentzville 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