For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,551 students in 63028, MO (there are , serving 600 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 63028, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63028, MO are Festus Elementary School, Festus Sr. High School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 63028 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63028, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63028, MO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Festus Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4063
Gr: K-3 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Festus Sr. High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 Westwind Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Blue Jay Way
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 933-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Festus Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-4750
Gr: 4-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Festus Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1717 W Main
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-5417
Gr: 7-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Danby-rush Tower Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Telegraph Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Gr: 3-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-7170
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63028, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63028, MO include Festus Elementary School, Festus Sr. High School and Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in 63028?
10 public schools are located in 63028.
What percentage of students in 63028 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 63028 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63028?
63028 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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