For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,159 students in 63701, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 63701, MO are Blanchard Elementary School, Alma Schrader Elementary School and Nell Holcomb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 63701 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 63701, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63701, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Alma Schrader Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Nell Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6547 State Hwy 177
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thilenius
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Gr: 5-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Gr: PK-4 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 63701, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 63701, MO include Blanchard Elementary School, Alma Schrader Elementary School and Nell Holcomb Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 63701?
6 public elementary schools are located in 63701.
What is the racial composition of students in 63701?
63701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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