Missouri›Boone County›Columbia
Best Schools in Columbia, Missouri
Compare 35 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
35
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
18,648
Total Students
Across Columbia
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
35 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score44%
ELA Assessment Score51%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,007 students at David H. Hickman High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Mill Creek Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
2200 Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65203
6.4
Rating
Students
583
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
64%
Midway Heights Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
8130 W Hwy 40, Columbia, MO 65202
6.2
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
John Warner Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5550 Sinclair Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
5.7
Rating
Students
579
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
53%
Beulah Ralph Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5801 S. Highway Kk, Columbia, MO 65203
5.7
Rating
Students
656
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
53%
Fairview Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
909 Fairview Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
5.5
Rating
Students
471
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
55%
John Ridgeway Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
107 E Sexton, Columbia, MO 65203
5.5
Rating
Students
227
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
42%
Jefferson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
713 Rogers St, Columbia, MO 65201
5.1
Rating
Students
593
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
48%
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4200 Bethel St, Columbia, MO 65203
5
Rating
Students
736
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
51%
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
201 Park Deville, Columbia, MO 65203
4.9
Rating
Students
619
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
49%
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
10 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
4.7
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Smithton Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3600 W Worley, Columbia, MO 65203
4.6
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
45%
Russell Blvd. Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
1800 W Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
4.5
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
39%
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
1208 Locust, Columbia, MO 65201
4.5
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Rock Bridge Sr. High
publichighGrade 9-12
4303 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
4.4
Rating
Students
1,997
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
36%
Rock Bridge Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
5151 S Hwy 163, Columbia, MO 65203
4.3
Rating
Students
556
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
42%
David H. Hickman High
publichighGrade 9-12
1104 N Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
4.2
Rating
Students
2,007
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
28%
Two Mile Prairie Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
5450 N Hwy Z, Columbia, MO 65202
4
Rating
Students
125
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Cedar Ridge Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
2345 Howell Mountain Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
4
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
West Blvd. Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
319 West Blvd North, Columbia, MO 65203
3
Rating
Students
327
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
West Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
401 Clinkscales Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
2.8
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
23%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Columbia
Columbia, Missouri is home to 35 schools serving over 18,648 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia, Missouri?
There are 35 schools in Columbia, serving 18,648 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Columbia?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Columbia include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Columbia?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Columbia is 12.1:1.