Best Schools in 65203, MO
65203, MO has 28 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 15,299 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 65203 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65203, MO
The top high schools in 65203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Boone High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
2. Rock Bridge Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2032 Students
3. David H. Hickman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2044 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65203, MO
The top middle schools in 65203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Warner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
4. Southern Boone Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 629 Students
5. Smithton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
6. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65203, MO
The top elementary schools in 65203, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mill Creek Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
2. Fairview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
3. Russell Blvd. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
4. Beulah Ralph Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 678 Students
5. John Ridgeway Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students
6. Southern Boone Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 344 Students
7. Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
8. Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
9. Rock Bridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
10. Midway Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65203, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65203, MO has a total population of 59,507 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65203, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 65203, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65203, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65203, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 65203, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65203, MO
How many schools are in 65203, MO?
65203, MO has 28 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,299 students in total.
How do schools in 65203 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 65203 score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 65203 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65203?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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