Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Crystal City’s public schools outscore 81% of Missouri districts
Reading proficiency in Crystal City’s districts is 53%, above the Missouri average (43%). The grade covers the public school district serving Crystal City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
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.
Crystal City’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,255 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Crystal City High. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Pius X Catholic High 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.
What’s behind Crystal City’s grade
A−: better than 81% of Missouri school districts, #61 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores are above the Missouri average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Crystal City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City Elem.
Grades PK–6 · 324 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City High
Grades 7–12 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City High
Grades 7–12 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City High
Grades 7–12 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City High
Grades 7–12 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City High
Grades 7–12 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Crystal City
Crystal City High
Grades 7–12 · 238 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Crystal City’s public schools are run by Crystal City 47 School District. Parts of Crystal City (19% and 7% of its land) are served by Jefferson County R-VII and Festus R-VI 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.
Well above the state in reading
Crystal City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Crystal City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal City | A− | Crystal City 47 |
| Festus | A+ | Festus R-VI |
| Herculaneum | A | Dunklin R-V PK–12 · Festus R-VI PK–12 |
Every school in Crystal City
3 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).
Questions about Crystal City’s schools
Are Crystal City’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Crystal City children attend outscore 81% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #61 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Crystal City in?
Crystal City 47 School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 562 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Crystal City are served by Jefferson County R-VII and Festus R-VI.
How much does Crystal City spend per student?
$12,255 in Crystal City 47 School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Crystal City?
Yes: St. Pius X Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 6–8, 154 students).
Parents talk
What Crystal City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Crystal City → They have their own page.
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.