For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,817 students in Chesterfield, MO. The top ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO are Chesterfield Elementary School, Wild Horse Elementary School and Kehrs Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chesterfield, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17700 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6500
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Wild Horse Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16695 Wild Horse Creek Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 891-6075
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Kehrs Mill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2650 Kehrs Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6050
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15399 Appalachian Trail
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6750
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Highcroft Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15380 Highcroft Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6400
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Green Trails Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Portico Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6250
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6250
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #88.
Central Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
471 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #99.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 River Valley Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6650
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-6650
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Chesterfield, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Lodge Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 458-2992
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 458-2992
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO include Chesterfield Elementary School, Wild Horse Elementary School and Kehrs Mill Elementary School. Chesterfield has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chesterfield?
9 public elementary schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Chesterfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chesterfield include: River Bend Elementary School vs. Green Trails Elementary School, Central Middle School vs. West Middle School, Kehrs Mill Elementary School vs. Chesterfield Elementary School
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