For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,254 students in 65101, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65101, MO are Blair Oaks Middle School, H Kenneth Kirchner School and Lewis And Clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65101 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65101, MO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65101, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Oaks Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
H Kenneth Kirchner School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Riverside Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lewis And Clark Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Lewis And Clark Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Algoa Correctional Center
Alternative School
8501 No More Victims Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3911
Gr: 7-12
65101, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H Kenneth Kirchner (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1403 Riverside Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-7142
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
501 East Miller St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3125
Gr: 9 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 65101, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65101, MO include Blair Oaks Middle School, H Kenneth Kirchner School and Lewis And Clark Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65101?
4 public middle schools are located in 65101.
What is the racial composition of students in 65101?
65101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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