For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,754 students in 65201, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 65201, MO are Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School and New Haven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 65201 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 65201, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 65201, MO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1208 Locust
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3530
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2345 Howell Mountain Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3880
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 New Haven Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2616 Shepard Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Hinkson Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3610
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
65201, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 65201, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 65201, MO include Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School and New Haven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 65201?
5 public preschools are located in 65201.
What is the racial composition of students in 65201?
65201 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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