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Schools in Wentzville · Wentzville R-IV School District

Wentzville’s public schools outscore 85% of Missouri districts

49% of students in Wentzville’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wentzville, 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.

#49of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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
51%
▲ 8 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 10 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 5 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.5K
▼ 7% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.9
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
15
11,419 students on the public path
In brief

Wentzville’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 169 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wentzville’s, its schools beat 66%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,482 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Seven elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Patrick School (private) and Future Apostle Academy (private) are 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 Wentzville’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 85% of Missouri school districts, #49 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 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (169)Better than 66%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,396 test results and a graduating class of 1,381 could put Wentzville anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Wentzville’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,481 in math, 9,312 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–57 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A−

Wentzville’s public schools are run by Wentzville R-IV School District, which also serves Dardenne Prairie, Flint Hill, Foristell and Lake St. Louis and others. Parts of Wentzville (2% 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.

Wentzville R-IV School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 21 schools · 17,973 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 13.9 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$13,482MO $14,569 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 43.2% · 9312 students tested
Math49%
State average 39.2% · 9481 students tested

Wentzville vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WentzvilleAWentzville R-IV
Flint Hill—Fort Zumwalt R-II PK–12 · Wentzville R-IV PK–12
Lake St. LouisAWentzville R-IV
Foristell—Wentzville R-IV PK–12 · Wright City R-II of Warren County PK–12
O'FallonAFort Zumwalt R-II PK–12 · Wentzville R-IV PK–12

All 4 neighbors share Wentzville R-IV with Wentzville, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Wentzville

15 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 Wentzvilleby address
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
1,039 students12:1Rate it →
Peine Ridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B−
548 students12:1Rate it →
Wabash Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
B
745 students14:1Rate it →
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
599 students12:1Rate it →
Journey Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
B
595 students13:1Rate it →
Stone Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
543 students12:1Rate it →
Boone Trail Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
B+
479 students11:1Rate it →
Wentzville South Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
1,068 students14:1Rate it →
North Point Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students15:1Rate it →
Wentzville Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
792 students13:1Rate it →
Timberland High
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,525 students15:1Rate it →
North Point High School
High · Grades 9–12
1,433 students17:1Rate it →
Emil E. Holt SR. High
High · Grades 9–12
A−
1,022 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Patrick School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
537 students20:1Rate it →
Future Apostle Academy
Grades PK–9
Private · Religious
21 students4:1Rate it →

Questions about Wentzville’s schools

Are Wentzville’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wentzville children attend outscore 85% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #49 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Wentzville in?

Wentzville R-IV School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,973 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Wentzville are served by Fort Zumwalt R-II.

Where do Wentzville kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Timberland High, North Point High School and Emil E. Holt SR. High.

What is Wentzville’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Wentzville R-IV School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Wentzville spend per student?

$13,482 in Wentzville R-IV School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Wentzville?

Yes: St. Patrick School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 537 students) and Future Apostle Academy (religious, grades PK–9, 21 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.