For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,468 students in 65202, MO (there are , serving 548 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 65202, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65202, MO are Midway Heights Elementary School, Delmar A Cobble School and Two Mile Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65202 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65202, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65202, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8130 W Hwy 40
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Delmar A Cobble School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 W Craig St
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 N Hwy Z
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3560
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3560
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Parkade Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Parkade Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3630
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Muriel Battle High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7575 St. Charles Road
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Oakland Pl
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3220
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
John B. Lange Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Smiley Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Woodland Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3580
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Eliot Battle Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Battle Avenue
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3790
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3790
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Alpha Hart Lewis
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3200
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1111.
Derby Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Derby Ridge Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3270
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
2201 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3400
Grades: PK
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 E Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-3756
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-3756
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
5665 Roger I Wilson Mem Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
65202, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Delmar A Cobble (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 West Craig
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Grades: Inquire with school
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65202, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65202, MO include Midway Heights Elementary School, Delmar A Cobble School and Two Mile Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 65202?
14 public schools are located in 65202.
What percentage of students in 65202 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 65202 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65202?
65202 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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