| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Francois County R-IV School District | Leadwood | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 959 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Farmington R-VII School District | Doe Run | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3,925 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Central R-III School District | Park Hills | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 2,040 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bismarck R-V School District | Bismarck | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 504 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North St. Francis County R-I School District | French Village | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2,757 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How St. Francois County compares
Together they enroll 10,185 students across 23 schools. The largest is Farmington R-VII School District with 3,925 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in St. Francois County, Missouri
St. Francois County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in St. Francois County is West St. Francois County R-IV School District (8/10). 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 St. Francois County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in St. Francois 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 St. Francois County, MO?
Of the districts serving St. Francois County, West St. Francois County R-IV School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.