For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,199 students in Jefferson City, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, MO are Blair Oaks Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and H Kenneth Kirchner School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lewis And Clark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Lewis And Clark Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson City, MO include Blair Oaks Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and H Kenneth Kirchner School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson City?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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