For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,911 students in 65203, MO (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,834 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 65203, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 65203, MO are Mill Creek Elementary School, Beulah Ralph Elementary School and John Warner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 65203 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 65203, MO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65203, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Nifong Blvd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3280
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Beulah Ralph Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 S. Highway Kk
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Grades: K-5
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
John Warner Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 Sinclair Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3590
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
John Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 E Sexton
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3550
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3550
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4200 Bethel St
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3240
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Park Deville
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3570
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3520
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3520
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Smithton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3260
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #1010.
Russell Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 W Rollins Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3650
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,056 students
Rank: #1212.
Rock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5151 S Hwy 163
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3290
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1313.
David H. Hickman High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,035 students
Rank: #1414.
West Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 West Blvd North
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3670
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3670
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1515.
West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Clinkscales Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3230
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3230
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1616.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Area Career Center
Vocational School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3800
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 65203, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 65203, MO include Mill Creek Elementary School, Beulah Ralph Elementary School and John Warner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 65203?
17 public schools are located in 65203.
What percentage of students in 65203 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 65203 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 65203?
65203 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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