For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 735 students in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO.
The top ranked public elementary school in Douglass Park is Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
713 Rogers St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3210
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia, MO include Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia?
the neighborhood of Douglass Park, Columbia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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