For the 2026 school year, there are 18 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 Saeger 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 56% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), 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 5% 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 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Charles County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Saeger Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Barnwell Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1035 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Ft. Zumwalt North Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Virgil St
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 281-2356
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 281-2356
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Hollenbeck Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Wentzville South Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
561 E Hwy N
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3928
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3928
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Hardin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Elm St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 443-4300
Gr: 7-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Wentzville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Campus Dr
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3815
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 327-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
2275 West Meyer Blvd
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 445-5212
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 445-5212
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
810 Westwood Industrial Drive
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5300
Gr: 2-12
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 Saeger Middle School.
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 32% (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: Hardin Middle School vs. Hollenbeck Middle School, Hollenbeck Middle School vs. Barnwell Middle School, Barnwell Middle School vs. Hollenbeck Middle School
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