Best Schools in St. Peters, Missouri
18 schools · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in St. Peters?
Use this page to compare every school in St. Peters by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Warren Elem.
Elementary · Francis Howell R-iii. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mid Rivers Elem.
Elementary · Fort Zumwalt School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Ft. Zumwalt South High
High · Fort Zumwalt School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in St. Peters for 2026 are Warren Elem. (8.4/10), Mid Rivers Elem. (8.1/10), and Ft. Zumwalt South High (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
13 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$269,700
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
18
13 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$269,700
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.1/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among St. Peters schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Peters
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Elem. | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Mid Rivers Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Ft. Zumwalt South High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Progress South Elem. | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ft. Zumwalt East High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | All Saints School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Lewis Clark Elem. | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Child of God Lutheran School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Hawthorn Elem. | 6.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $96,579
- Median home value
- $269,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How St. Peters compares
Missouri rank
#63 of 258
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Missouri avg (6.3)
Median household income
$97k
147% of Missouri median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in St. Peters, Missouri
St. Peters, Missouri gives parents a consistently strong public school system in a compact footprint. The city's 12 ranked public schools average 7.5 out of 10 — a figure that reflects real district-wide quality, not a handful of outliers inflating the mean. Seven of those 12 schools, or 58%, score 7 or higher, which means most families will be zoned to a solid option regardless of which neighborhood they choose.
The elementary tier sets the tone. St. Peters Elementary scores 8.9, the highest mark in the city, placing it among the top-performing elementary campuses in the greater St. Louis area. Mid Rivers Elementary follows at 8.7, and Progress South Elementary adds a third strong option at 8.1. With three of the city's five top-ranked schools at the elementary level, families with young children enter the system at a distinct advantage. That momentum carries forward: Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle scores 8.0, and Ft. Zumwalt South High reaches 8.2 — continuity that doesn't always hold in cities where elementary strength fades by the secondary years.
The Ft. Zumwalt name across both the high school and multiple campuses signals a unified feeder structure. Parents planning ahead should confirm exact assignment zones with the district, particularly if they're weighing neighborhoods that feed into different elementary campuses.
The practical bottom line: a 7.5 citywide average with 58% of schools scoring above 7 out of 10 means assignment to a non-top-five school is not a red flag here. Families prioritizing elementary performance have the deepest concentration of choices, and secondary outcomes are stable rather than a drop-off from earlier grades. St. Peters rewards parents who compare carefully at the school level — the scores are differentiated enough to matter, but the floor is high enough that location risk stays low.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 758 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 398 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 8.1 | ||
| 3 | 457 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 640 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 5 | 448 students · 3rd–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 6 | 444 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 7 | 1,026 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | All Saints School
Private
146 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | Child of God Lutheran School
Private
136 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 3 | Childrens Edu-care Center Inc.
Private
3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 817 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 863 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,245 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 1,202 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 439 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.8 | ||
| 2 | 21 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Christian School District
Private
515 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.8 | ||
Schools in St. Peters
St. Peters, Missouri · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$96,579
Median Home Value
$269,700
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
Population
129,325
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Community Profile
St. Peters has a median household income of $96,579. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $269,700, with a median rent of $1,297/month. The local poverty rate of 5.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Missouri
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 3
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Missouri
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in St. Peters, Missouri
How many schools are in St. Peters, Missouri?
St. Peters has 18 schools, including 13 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in St. Peters, Missouri?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in St. Peters is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in St. Peters, Missouri?
The top-ranked school in St. Peters on MySchoolScout is Warren Elem. with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in St. Peters, Missouri?
The top-ranked elementary school in St. Peters on MySchoolScout is Warren Elem. with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in St. Peters, Missouri?
The top-ranked middle school in St. Peters on MySchoolScout is Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in St. Peters, Missouri?
The top-ranked high school in St. Peters on MySchoolScout is Ft. Zumwalt South High with a composite score of 7.9/10.
How many school districts serve St. Peters, Missouri?
St. Peters is served by 3 school districts: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, Fort Zumwalt School District, Francis Howell R-iii.
What is the education level in St. Peters, Missouri?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in St. Peters have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in St. Peters, Missouri?
The median household income in St. Peters is approximately $96,579 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in St. Peters, Missouri?
Yes, St. Peters has 5 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is All Saints School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Peters, Missouri?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. Peters is 11.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in St. Peters, Missouri?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.