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Best Cape Girardeau County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,423 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Blanchard Elementary School, East Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Cape Girardeau County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Gr: PK-4 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Gr: PK-4 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Delta Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 E Mckinley
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO

Cape Girardeau County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1020 South Parkway Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Primary Annex (Closed 2007)
444 W Jefferson
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9553
Gr: K | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO include Blanchard Elementary School, East Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau County?
7 public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County?
Cape Girardeau County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cape Girardeau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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