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Best Schools in DeSoto, MO
DeSoto, MO has 31 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 14 elementary) serving 12,796 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in DeSoto meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, MO
The top high schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
2. Desoto Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
3. Grandview High
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Projected Test Scores
Grandview R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
4. Hillsboro High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1121 Students
5. Ste. Genevieve Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
6. Kingston High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
7. North Co. Sr. High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, MO
The top middle schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ste. Genevieve Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
2. Danby-rush Tower Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
3. Hillsboro Middle Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 483 Students
4. Hillsboro Jr. High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 544 Students
5. Desoto Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students
6. Grandview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandview R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 158 Students
7. Intermediate Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 371 Students
8. Kingston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
9. North Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, MO
The top elementary schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bloomsdale Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. Vineland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 648 Students
3. Athena Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 489 Students
4. Grandview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandview R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students
5. Telegraph Intermediate
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students
6. Sunrise Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sunrise R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 333 Students
7. Hillsboro Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 462 Students
8. Kingston Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 183 Students
9. North County Parkside Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 367 Students
10. Plattin Primary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, MO has a total population of 17,136 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, 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 DeSoto, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, 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 DeSoto, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto, MO
How many schools are in DeSoto, MO?
DeSoto, MO has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,796 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in DeSoto score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in DeSoto meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSoto?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Desoto
5 of 6 schools in Desoto carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 4
All 6 public schools we grade in Desoto. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.