Best Public Schools in Zip Code 65101

Summary:

The 65101 zip code in Jefferson City, Missouri is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with the Blair Oaks school district consistently outperforming the Jefferson City district across various metrics.

The standout schools in the area are Blair Oaks High School, Blair Oaks Middle School, and Blair Oaks Intermediate School, all of which have earned high rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism rates, and relatively low percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. In contrast, Moreau Heights Elementary, East Elementary, and Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary have lower test scores and higher free/reduced lunch rates.

The data also reveals that the H. Kenneth Kirchner School, an alternative school, has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools in the area. This suggests that the students at this school may face unique challenges that contribute to their higher absenteeism. Overall, the 65101 zip code showcases a diverse range of school performance, with the Blair Oaks district leading the way in providing a high-quality education to its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Geometry (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	MAP Physics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP Physics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
H Kenneth Kirchner School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1403 Riverside Dr	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	No	No	No	No	(573) 751-7142	17	4	4.2	47.1%	12 (70.6%)	3 (17.6%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Algoa Correctional Center	Public	7-12	8501 No More Victims Rd.	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 751-3911	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lewis And Clark Middle	Public	6-8	325 Lewis And Clark Dr	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3200	962	82	11.7	53.0%	603 (62.7%)	192 (20.0%)	57 (5.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (10.8%)	54.1	205^th of 451 public middle schools	54.5%		47.6	240^th of 459 public middle schools	47.7%	35				40.1	33.6	18.9		33.5				39.7	43.2	40.6	90.8							$11,607	$2,068	$9,539
East Elementary	Public	K-5	1229 E McCarty	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3165	298	29	10.2	99.3%	129 (43.3%)	95 (31.9%)	23 (7.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (15.8%)	28.5	669^th of 906 public elementary schools	26.2%		34.3	619^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.1%	50	22.3	10.9	21.0				37.4		29.0		39.5											$12,006	$608	$11,399
Jefferson City High	Public	9-12	609 Union	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3050	1,373	101	13.6	50.7%	835 (60.8%)	279 (20.3%)	88 (6.4%)	16 (1.2%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (10.9%)	50.8	143^rd of 378 public high schools	62.2%		66.8	58^th of 352 public high schools	83.5%	85															28.3	36.1	50.5	53.4		41.1		$15,428	$1,755	$13,673
Moreau Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1410 Hough Park	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3180	298	33	8.9	60.1%	170 (57.0%)	69 (23.2%)	14 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	42 (14.1%)	41.5	548^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.5%		30.4	657^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.8%	109	12.3	38.8	29.8				44.3		28.7	40.7	48.1											$13,106	$777	$12,328
Nichols Career Center	Public	9-12	605 Union	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3100	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary	Public	K-5	1101 Jackson	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3170	297	31	9.4	99.7%	101 (34.0%)	133 (44.8%)	26 (8.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.8%)	43.4	525^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.1%		34.5	616^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.4%	91	34.5	35.7	14.7						42.3	48.0	41.3											$11,935	$487	$11,448
Prenger Family Center	Public	9-12	400 Stadium Blvd	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 636-5177	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Blair Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	6124 Falcon Ln	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 634-2808	236	19	12.7	11.0%	217 (91.9%)	4 (1.7%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)																						$13,741	$508	$13,234
Blair Oaks High	Public	9-12	6124 Falcon Ln	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 635-8514	438	28	15.7	8.0%	414 (94.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	73.5	47^th of 378 public high schools	87.6%		71.2	47^th of 352 public high schools	86.6%																49.9	45.4		78.0	56.5		64.6	$9,137	$79	$9,058
Blair Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	6124 Falcon Ln	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 634-2053	275	18	14.9	10.9%	262 (95.3%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	98.1	6^th of 451 public middle schools	98.7%		96.1	10^th of 459 public middle schools	97.8%	4				89.3	86.2			67.8				54.7	70.4		96.4							$9,655	$571	$9,085
Blair Oaks Intermediate	Public	3-5	6124 Falcon Lane	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 635-6864	231	17	13.7	12.6%	223 (96.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	91.8	46^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.9%		92.1	47^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.8%	1	66.5	67.0	70.0						62.4	67.1	67.7											$7,575	$65	$7,510

Cities Near Zip Code 65101

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jefferson City	1.16 mi	24	135^th
Westphalia	9.31 mi	3	77^th
Holts Summit	10.36 mi	2	240^th
Russellville	15.37 mi	2	225^th
New Bloomfield	15.61 mi	2	227^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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