Schools in Jefferson City, Missouri (2025)
18 schools · 9,063 students · 18 public · median Enrollment 324.
Jefferson City, in Missouri, has 18 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,063 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 18 public.
The median Enrollment across Jefferson City's schools is 324, above the Missouri median of 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Blair Oaks Elem. (88.0, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Blair Oaks Intermediate (85.3, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Blair Oaks Middle School (76.0, top 25% of middle schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. 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.
- 188Blair Oaks Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 224 students
- 285Blair Oaks IntermediateJefferson City · Public Elementary12.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 228 students
- 376Blair Oaks Middle SchoolJefferson City · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 475Blair Oaks HighJefferson City · Public High47% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 562Capital City High SchoolJefferson City · Public High42.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,314 students
- 659Clarence Lawson Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 758Jefferson City HighJefferson City · Public High48% Math proficiency · 1,353 students
- 856Belair Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 955Cedar Hill Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 1051Pioneer Trail ElementaryJefferson City · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 1147West Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 1244Thomas Jefferson MiddleJefferson City · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 927 students
- 1344Lewis and Clark MiddleJefferson City · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 966 students
- 1434South Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 302 students
- 1530Moreau Heights Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 1624Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 1719East Elem.Jefferson City · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 286 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blair Oaks Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 88.0 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 224 |
| 2 | Blair Oaks Intermediate Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 85.3 Top 5% | 12.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 228 |
| 3 | Blair Oaks Middle School Jefferson City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76.0 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 4 | Blair Oaks High Jefferson City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 47% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 5 | Capital City High School Jefferson City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.9 Top 50% | 42.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,314 |
| 6 | Clarence Lawson Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.3 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 7 | Jefferson City High Jefferson City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,353 |
| 8 | Belair Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 9 | Cedar Hill Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.4 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 10 | Pioneer Trail Elementary Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 11 | West Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 12 | Thomas Jefferson Middle Jefferson City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 927 |
| 13 | Lewis and Clark Middle Jefferson City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 966 |
| 14 | South Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 302 |
| 15 | Moreau Heights Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 16 | Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. Jefferson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 17 | 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.
Compare the top 4 schools in Jefferson City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Jefferson City?
Blair Oaks Elem. is the highest-ranked school in Jefferson City with a Success Index (US) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City has 18 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 9,063 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Jefferson City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Jefferson City is 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.