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Best Elementary Schools in Columbia, Missouri
Compare 22 elementary schools in Columbia. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
22
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
18,648
Total Students
Across Columbia
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
22 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score35%
ELA Assessment Score42%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 656 students at Beulah Ralph Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Columbia
Columbia, Missouri offers 22 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
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%
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%
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%
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 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%
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%
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%
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%
Parkade Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
111 Parkade Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202
2.6
Rating
Students
359
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
20%
Shepard Blvd. Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
2616 Shepard Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201
2.6
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
19%
New Haven Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
3301 New Haven Rd, Columbia, MO 65201
2.5
Rating
Students
248
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Thomas Benton Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
1410 Hinkson Ave, Columbia, MO 65201
2.5
Rating
Students
232
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Eliot Battle Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2600 Battle Avenue, Columbia, MO 65202
1.9
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
12%
Derby Ridge Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
4000 Derby Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
1.6
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
12%
Alpha Hart Lewis
publicelementaryPK-5
5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy, Columbia, MO 65202
1.4
Rating
Students
468
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Columbia, Missouri?
There are several elementary schools in Columbia, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
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.