For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,423 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Blanchard Elementary School, East Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Cape Girardeau County (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.
East Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Grades: PK-4
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3232
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #66.
Delta Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 E Mckinley
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2440
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
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 County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Girardeau County, MO include Blanchard Elementary School, East Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau County?
7 public preschools are located in Cape Girardeau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County?
Cape Girardeau County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cape Girardeau County 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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