Schools in Jefferson City, Missouri (2025)
16 schools · 8,491 students · 16 public · median Enrollment 363.
Jefferson City, in Missouri, has 16 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 8,491 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 1 other; by sector 16 public.
The median Enrollment across Jefferson City's schools is 363, above the Missouri median of 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Capital City High School (61.9, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Clarence Lawson Elem. (59.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Jefferson City High (57.6, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Jefferson City High (1,353 students), Capital City High School (1,314 students), Lewis and Clark Middle (966 students).
Ranked schools in Jefferson City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Missouri.
- 162Capital City High SchoolJefferson City · Public High42.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,314 students
- 259Clarence Lawson Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 358Jefferson City HighJefferson City · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,353 students
- 456Belair Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 555Cedar Hill Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 652North Elem.Holts Summit · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 751Pioneer Trail ElementaryJefferson City · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 847Callaway Hills Elem.Holts Summit · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 224 students
- 947West Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 1044Thomas Jefferson MiddleJefferson City · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 927 students
- 1144Lewis and Clark MiddleJefferson City · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 966 students
- 1234South Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 302 students
- 1330Moreau Heights Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 1424Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 1519East Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 286 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital City High School Jefferson City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 42.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,314 |
| 2 | Clarence Lawson Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.3 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 3 | Jefferson City High Jefferson City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,353 |
| 4 | Belair Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 5 | Cedar Hill Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.4 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 6 | North Elem. Holts Summit · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.3 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 7 | Pioneer Trail Elementary Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 8 | Callaway Hills Elem. Holts Summit · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 47.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 224 |
| 9 | West Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 10 | Thomas Jefferson Middle Jefferson City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 927 |
| 11 | Lewis and Clark Middle Jefferson City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 966 |
| 12 | South Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 302 |
| 13 | Moreau Heights Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 14 | Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 15 | East Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 286 |
Other schools in Jefferson City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Jefferson City?
Capital City High School is the highest-ranked school in Jefferson City with a Success Index (US) of 61.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City has 16 schools (2 high, 11 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 8,491 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Jefferson City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Jefferson City is 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.