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 Score15%
ELA Assessment Score25%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 1,492 students at Muriel Battle High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
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%
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%
Muriel Battle High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO 65202
2.3
Rating
Students
1,492
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
9%
Oakland Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3405 Oakland Pl, Columbia, MO 65202
2.2
Rating
Students
589
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
19%
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%
John B. Lange Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2201 E Smiley Ln, Columbia, MO 65202
1.8
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
15%
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%
Frederick Douglass High
publichighGrade 9-12
310 N. Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203
1.5
Rating
Students
185
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
10%
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%
Blue Ridge Elem.
publicelementaryPK-5
3700 Woodland Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
1.2
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7%
Center For Early Lrning-North
publicelementaryPK-PK
2201 E. Smiley Lane, Columbia, MO 65202
0
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
publichighGrade 1-12
5665 Roger I Wilson Mem Dr, Columbia, MO 65202
0
Rating
Students
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Delmar A Cobble School
publichighK-12
108 W Craig St, Columbia, MO 65202
0
Rating
Students
8
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.