Top 5 Best Cape Girardeau County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,574 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Altenburg Elementary School, Blanchard Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Cape Girardeau County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altenburg Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8432 Main Street
Altenburg, MO 63732
(573) 824-5857
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Blanchard Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Grades: PK-4
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Grades: PK-4
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 E Mckinley
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Clippard Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO

Cape Girardeau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Parkview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1020 South Parkway Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
444 W Jefferson
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9553
Grades: K
| 159 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO include Altenburg Elementary School, Blanchard Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
8 public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
Cape Girardeau County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).

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