For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,192 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 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cole County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cole County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks Elementary 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
Gr: PK-2 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Eugene Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14803 Hwy 17
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4002
Eugene, MO 65032
(573) 498-4002
Gr: PK-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
812 St Mary's Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Cole County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Gr: 9 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
812 St Marys Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 36% (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, Eugene Elementary School vs. Cole Co. R-i Elementary School, Eugene Elementary School vs. Blair Oaks Elementary School
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