Total enrollment
4,531
+581 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Festus
Missouri · Public K-12
Parents in Festus have 10 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 4,531 students (5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Festus
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+2 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 246 |
| Festus Early Childhood Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 141 |
| FESTUS ELEM. | Elementary | KG-03 | 1,045 |
| FESTUS INTERMEDIATE | Middle | 04-06 | 804 |
| FESTUS MIDDLE | Middle | 07-08 | 486 |
| FESTUS SR. HIGH | High | 09-12 | 1,019 |
| JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 300 |
| JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL | Elementary | PK-PK | 57 |
| PLATTIN PRIMARY | Elementary | KG-02 | 203 |
| TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE | Elementary | 03-05 | 230 |
About Festus
Festus, Missouri is home to 10 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,531 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 453, above the state mean of about 382.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Festus has rose 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,950 students to 4,531. Over that span, Festus gained 2 schools, going from 8 to 10. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 92% to 89% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Festus discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.