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Best Schools in Chesterfield, MO
Chesterfield, MO has 39 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 27,759 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Chesterfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chesterfield, MO
The top high schools in Chesterfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
2. Francis Howell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1835 Students
3. Marquette Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2155 Students
4. Francis Howell North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1679 Students
5. Francis Howell Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1805 Students
6. Lafayette Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students
7. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1244 Students
8. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chesterfield, MO
The top middle schools in Chesterfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crestview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1125 Students
2. Rockwood Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students
4. Bryan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 813 Students
5. Barnwell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 741 Students
6. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
7. Washington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 551 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chesterfield, MO
The top elementary schools in Chesterfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
2. Kehrs Mill Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 593 Students
3. Independence Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 753 Students
4. Mason Ridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
5. Highcroft Ridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
6. Wild Horse Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
7. Green Trails Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
8. Becky-david Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 849 Students
9. Shenandoah Valley Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
10. Castlio Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 818 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chesterfield, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chesterfield, MO has a total population of 48,699 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chesterfield, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chesterfield, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesterfield, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesterfield, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chesterfield, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chesterfield, MO
How many schools are in Chesterfield, MO?
Chesterfield, MO has 39 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 27,759 students in total.
How do schools in Chesterfield perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Chesterfield score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Chesterfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chesterfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Chesterfield
11 of 13 schools in Chesterfield carry a SchoolGrade (2 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 11
All 13 public schools we grade in Chesterfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (9)
- Chesterfield Elem
- Early Childhood
- Green Trails Elem
- Highcroft Ridge Elem
- Kehrs Mill Elem
- River Bend Elem
- Rockwood Ctr Early Child Ed
- Shenandoah Valley Elem
- Wild Horse Elem
Private schools (10)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.