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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cape Girardeau County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,990 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,428 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Blanchard Elementary School, East Elementary School and Jackson Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cape Girardeau County (2026)

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 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Altenburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8432 Main Street
Altenburg, MO 63732
(573) 824-5857
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
West Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Gr: K-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10730 State Hwy W
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Parkview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1020 S Parkway Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Alma Schrader Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1360 Randol
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5310
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Gr: 7-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1651 W Independence St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Gr: 5-6 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Orchard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1402 Orchard Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Nell Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6547 State Hwy 177
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Central Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Thilenius
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-6281
Gr: 5-6 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Central Jr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Gr: 7-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1818.
Delta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
324 Liberty St
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Girardot Center For Youth
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO include Blanchard Elementary School, East Elementary School and Jackson Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Cape Girardeau County?
28 public schools are located in Cape Girardeau County.
What percentage of students in Cape Girardeau County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Cape Girardeau County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County?
Cape Girardeau County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cape Girardeau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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