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Schools in Cottleville · Francis Howell R-III School District

Cottleville’s public schools outscore 95% of Missouri districts

60% of students in Cottleville’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cottleville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#11of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
63%
▲ 20 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 21 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 6 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▼ 14% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.2
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
3,229 students on the public path
In brief

Cottleville’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 90 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cottleville’s, its schools beat 82%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,458 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Saeger Middle, then Francis Howell Central High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Joseph School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Cottleville’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Missouri school districts, #11 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (90)Better than 82%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,071 test results and a graduating class of 1,325 could put Cottleville anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Cottleville’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,268 in math, 8,874 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cottleville, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Warren Elem.Francis Howell R-III School DistrictA+
6–8Saeger MiddleFrancis Howell R-III School DistrictA
9–12Francis Howell Central HighFrancis Howell R-III School DistrictA

Cottleville’s public schools are run by Francis Howell R-III School District, which also serves New Melle, St. Peters, Weldon Spring and Weldon Spring Heights. Parts of Cottleville (13% of its land) are served by Fort Zumwalt R-II instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Francis Howell R-III School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 21 schools · 17,047 students · 15.2 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$12,458MO $14,569 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 43.2% · 8874 students tested
Math60%
State average 39.2% · 9268 students tested

Cottleville vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Cottleville’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
CottlevilleA+Francis Howell R-III
St. PetersAFort Zumwalt R-II PK–12 · Francis Howell R-III PK–12
O'FallonAFort Zumwalt R-II PK–12 · Wentzville R-IV PK–12

Every school in Cottleville

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Cottlevilleby address
Warren Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Peters
A+
729 students13:1Rate it →
Saeger Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · St Charles
A
750 students16:1Rate it →
Francis Howell Central High
High · Grades 9–12 · St Charles
A
1,750 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Joseph School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Saint Charles
Private · Catholic
1,011 students22:1Rate it →

Questions about Cottleville’s schools

Are Cottleville’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cottleville children attend outscore 95% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #11 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Cottleville in?

Francis Howell R-III School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,047 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Cottleville are served by Fort Zumwalt R-II.

Where do Cottleville kids go to high school?

Francis Howell Central High in St Charles, with 1,750 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Cottleville’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Francis Howell R-III School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Cottleville spend per student?

$12,458 in Francis Howell R-III School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Cottleville?

Yes: St. Joseph School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 1,011 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.