| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festus R-VI School District | Hematite | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 3,315 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fox C-6 School District | Arnold | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 10,707 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Jefferson County R-VII School District | FESTUS | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,108 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
| De Soto 73 School District | De Soto | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2,543 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Crystal City 47 School District | Crystal City | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 542 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hillsboro R-III School District | Hillsboro | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 3,289 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northwest R-I School District | Cedar Hill | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 5,969 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sunrise R-IX School District | DESOTO | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 333 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Windsor C-1 School District | Kimmswick | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 2,953 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dunklin R-V School District | Herculaneum | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,585 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Grandview R-II School District | Dittmer | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 2,387 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 34,731 students across 64 schools. The largest is Fox C-6 School District with 10,707 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County has 11 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Festus R-VI School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jefferson County, MO?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson County, MO?
Of the districts serving Jefferson County, Festus R-VI School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.