📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
14 Rated Districts in the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area
MAP 2025 · percentile among Missouri districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Blair Oaks R-II School District | Jefferson City | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | South Callaway County R-II School District | Mokane | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #3 | Osage County R-III School District | Westphalia | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #4 | Moniteau County R-I School District | California | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #5 | Jefferson City Public Schools | Jefferson City | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #6 | Jamestown C-1 School District | Jamestown | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #7 | Cole County R-I School District | Russellville | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #8 | Cole County R-V School District | Eugene | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #9 | Osage County R-II School District | Linn | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #10 | Tipton R-VI School District | Tipton | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #11 | New Bloomfield R-III School District | New Bloomfield | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #12 | North Callaway County R-I School District | Kingdom City | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #13 | Fulton 58 School District | Fulton | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #14 | Osage County R-I School District | Chamois | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
Best School Districts in the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MAP 2025 (Missouri) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Jefferson City, MO metro area? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in the Jefferson City, MO metro area, the highest-rated is Blair Oaks R-II School District (Jefferson City), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.