For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,423 students in Festus, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 600 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Festus, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Festus, MO are Festus Elementary School, Festus Intermediate and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Festus, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Festus have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Festus, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Festus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Grades: K-3
| 1,039 students
Rank: #22.
Festus Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Grades: 4-6
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Festus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Grades: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Festus Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Rank: #66.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #77.
Telegraph Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: 3-5
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson R-vii Preschool
Magnet School
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plattin Primary
Magnet School
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Grades: K-2
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Festus, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Festus, MO include Festus Elementary School, Festus Intermediate and Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in Festus?
9 public schools are located in Festus.
What percentage of students in Festus go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Festus are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Festus?
Festus public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Festus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Festus include: Plattin Primary vs. Festus Elementary School, Telegraph Intermediate vs. Plattin Primary, Telegraph Intermediate vs. Festus Elementary School
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