For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,336 students in 65202, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 65202, MO are Midway Heights Elementary School, Parkade Elementary School and Derby Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 65202 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 65202, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 65202, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8130 W Hwy 40
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Parkade Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Parkade Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3630
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Derby Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Derby Ridge Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3270
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Alpha Hart Lewis
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3200
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Woodland Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3580
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
2201 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3400
Grades: PK
| 427 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 preschools in 65202, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 65202, MO include Midway Heights Elementary School, Parkade Elementary School and Derby Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 65202?
6 public preschools are located in 65202.
What is the racial composition of students in 65202?
65202 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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