For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 856 students in Herculaneum, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Herculaneum, MO are Herculaneum High School and Senn-thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herculaneum, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Herculaneum have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Herculaneum, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herculaneum High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Senn-thomas Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Senn Thomas Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Joachim Ave
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Herculaneum, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Herculaneum, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Herculaneum, MO include Herculaneum High School and Senn-thomas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Herculaneum?
3 public schools are located in Herculaneum.
What is the racial composition of students in Herculaneum?
Herculaneum public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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