| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Oaks R-II School District | Saint Thomas | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1,194 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jefferson City Public Schools | Jefferson City | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 8,683 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cole County R-I School District | Lohman | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 626 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cole County R-V School District | Eugene | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 621 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Cole County compares
Together they enroll 11,124 students across 26 schools. The largest is Jefferson City Public Schools with 8,683 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cole County, Missouri
Cole County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cole County is Blair Oaks R-II School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cole County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Cole County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cole County, MO?
Of the districts serving Cole County, Blair Oaks R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.