For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,421 students in Cape Girardeau, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau, MO are Blanchard Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Clippard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape Girardeau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cape Girardeau, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1829 N Sprigg St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-3030
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 335-5456
Grades: PK-4
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Cape Girardeau, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Parkview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1020 South Parkway Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau, MO include Blanchard Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Clippard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau?
4 public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cape Girardeau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cape Girardeau include: Franklin Elementary School vs. Clippard Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Blanchard Elementary School, Clippard Elementary School vs. Blanchard Elementary School
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