For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 13,023 students in St. Charles County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in St. Charles County, MO are Francis Howell Middle School, Bryan Middle School and Barnwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Charles County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Charles County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Charles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
825 O'fallon Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 Independence Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Barnwell Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1035 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Saeger Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5201 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5600
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #55.
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Waterford Crossing
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 272-6690
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 272-6690
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dubray Dr
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 279-7979
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 279-7979
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #77.
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 281-0776
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 281-0776
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #88.
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Virgil St
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 281-2356
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 281-2356
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #99.
Frontier Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9233 Hwy Dd
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 625-1026
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 625-1026
Grades: 6-8
| 1,240 students
Rank: #1010.
Hollenbeck Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4555 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5400
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #1212.
Orchard Farm Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2195 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8750
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8750
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1313.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1950 Elm St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 662 students
Rank: #1414.
Wentzville South Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
561 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3928
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3928
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #1515.
Wentzville Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Campus Dr
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3815
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3815
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2275 West Meyer Blvd
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 445-5212
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 445-5212
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: n/an/a
3747 Harry S Truman Blvd
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-3160
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 940-3160
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
810 Westwood Industrial Drive
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
St. Charles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Carr St
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3839
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3839
Grades: 3-5
| 599 students
400 N 6th St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4500
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Boonslick (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
321 Knaust Road
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465
Grades: Inquire with school
| 28 students
612 Blumhoff
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3846
Grades: PK-2
| 877 students
5931 Hwy 94 South
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 477-2185
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in St. Charles County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Charles County, MO include Francis Howell Middle School, Bryan Middle School and Barnwell Middle School. St. Charles County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Charles County?
19 public middle schools are located in St. Charles County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Charles County?
St. Charles County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in St. Charles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St. Charles County include: Hollenbeck Middle School vs. Barnwell Middle School, Hardin Middle School vs. Hollenbeck Middle School, Barnwell Middle School vs. Hollenbeck Middle School
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