For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,811 students in 63703, MO (there are , serving 170 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 63703, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 63703, MO are Parkview School, Central High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 63703 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 63703, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 63703, MO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 S Parkway Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
3445 Armstrong Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5814
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5814
Gr: 6-12
63703, Missouri ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkview (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1020 South Parkway Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 63703, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 63703, MO include Parkview School, Central High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 63703?
5 public schools are located in 63703.
What percentage of students in 63703 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 63703 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 63703?
63703 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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