For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 18,771 students in St. Charles County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Charles County, MO are Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt South High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in St. Charles County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Missouri public high schools.
St. Charles County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Francis Howell High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in St. Charles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ft. Zumwalt West High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1251 Turtle Creek Dr
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-0300
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ft. Zumwalt South High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8050 Mexico Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 978-1212
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 978-1212
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2275 Sommers Road
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-0075
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
(636) 561-0075
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Francis Howell High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7001 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Ft. Zumwalt North High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1230 Tom Ginnever Blvd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-4447
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 272-4447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Ft. Zumwalt East High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 1st Executive Ave
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 477-2400
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 477-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Francis Howell Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5199 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
North Point High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2255 West Meyer Road
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 455-5344
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 455-5344
Gr: 9-12 | 1,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
St. Charles High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 N Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Timberland High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
559 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3988
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Campus Dr
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3876
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3876
Gr: 9-12 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Francis Howell North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2549 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Boonslick
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
St. Charles West High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Droste Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4200
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Farm High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 Hwy B
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Pitman
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-5300
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 379-5300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Francis Howell Union High School
Alternative School
801 Corporate Centre Drive
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5000
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Clark Career Center
Vocational School
2400 Zumbehl Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4950
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mike Clemens Center Adapt Learning
Alternative School
910 Homefield Blvd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 542-7050
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 542-7050
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
810 Westwood Industrial Drive
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. Charles County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Charles County, MO include Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt South High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in St. Charles County?
21 public high schools are located in St. Charles County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles County?
St. Charles County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Charles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in St. Charles County include: Liberty High School vs. Ft. Zumwalt West High School, St. Charles High School vs. St. Charles West High School, Francis Howell Union High School vs. Francis Howell High School
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