For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,397 students in Chesterfield, MO. The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, MO are Marquette Sr. High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Chesterfield, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chesterfield, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2351 Clarkson Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6000
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(636) 891-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 N Woods Mill Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Chesterfield, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West County Technical Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
13480 S Outer 40 Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 989-7800
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterfield, MO include Marquette Sr. High School and Central High School. Chesterfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterfield?
2 public high schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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