For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,307 students in 65201, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 65201, MO are Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School, New Haven Elementary School and Shepard Blvd. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 65201 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 65201, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 65201, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1208 Locust
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3530
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 New Haven Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2616 Shepard Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Hinkson Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3610
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
65201, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3620
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 65201, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 65201, MO include Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School, New Haven Elementary School and Shepard Blvd. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 65201?
4 public preschools are located in 65201.
What is the racial composition of students in 65201?
65201 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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