For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,127 students in Cole County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cole County, MO are Blair Oaks Elementary School, Cole Co. R-i Elementary School and Eugene Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cole County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Cole County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cole County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2808
Grades: PK-2
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14803 Hwy 17
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4002
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4002
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
812 St Mary's Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: PK
| 255 students
Cole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4915
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4915
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Grades: 9
| 685 students
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cole County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cole County, MO include Blair Oaks Elementary School, Cole Co. R-i Elementary School and Eugene Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cole County?
4 public preschools are located in Cole County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cole County?
Cole County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cole County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cole County include: Cole Co. R-i Elementary School vs. Eugene Elementary School
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