📍 Zip Code 65101 · Jefferson City, MO

School District for Zip Code 65101

Jefferson City Public Schools · 5/10 Rating · Suburban District

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School District · Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City Public Schools
📍 Cole County, MO · Zip Code 65101
5/10
Rating
9,000
Students
16
Schools
16:1
Student/Teacher
Average Missouri state capital district. Per-pupil spending: $9,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 65101

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
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Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~562 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
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Jefferson City Junior High School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,124 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
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Jefferson High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,686 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment9,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools16National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio16:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeSuburbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating5/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Jefferson City Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 65101?▼
Zip code 65101 is served by Jefferson City Public Schools in Jefferson City, MO (Cole County). The district serves approximately 9,000 students across 16 schools and has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 65101?▼
Zip code 65101 is served by Jefferson City Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 6/10), middle school is Jefferson City Junior High School (Grades 6-8, rating 4/10), and high school is Jefferson High School (Grades 9-12, rating 5/10).
Is Jefferson City Public Schools a good school district?▼
Jefferson City Public Schools has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average). Missouri state capital district. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and spends approximately $9,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 65101?▼
Contact Jefferson City Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Jefferson City Public Schools
Jefferson City Public Schools serves zip code 65101 and surrounding areas in Cole County, MO. The district operates 16 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 9,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and per-pupil spending of $9,000/year, Jefferson City Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 5/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs at or near the state average.