For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in 65202, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65202, MO are Delmar A Cobble School, Oakland Middle School and John B. Lange Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65202 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65202, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65202, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delmar A Cobble School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 W Craig St
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Oakland Pl
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3220
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
John B. Lange Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Smiley Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3250
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
1250 E Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-3756
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-3756
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
5665 Roger I Wilson Mem Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 886-4450
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
65202, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpha School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 Brown School Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 449-2953
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Delmar A Cobble (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 West Craig
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 442-6482
Grades: Inquire with school
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65202, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65202, MO include Delmar A Cobble School, Oakland Middle School and John B. Lange Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65202?
5 public middle schools are located in 65202.
What is the racial composition of students in 65202?
65202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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