For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,307 students in 65201, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 65201, MO are Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School, Shepard Blvd. Elementary School and New Haven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 65201 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 65201, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 65201, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1208 Locust
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3530
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2616 Shepard Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 New Haven Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thomas Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Hinkson Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3610
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
65201, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1010 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 65201, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 65201, MO include Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School, Shepard Blvd. Elementary School and New Haven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 65201?
4 public preschools are located in 65201.
What is the racial composition of students in 65201?
65201 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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