John Ridgeway Elem.

John Ridgeway Elementary serves 227 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Columbia, Missouri, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 to 1 and 15 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #345 out of 2,234 Missouri elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide. Academically, John Ridgeway shows strong performance with an 8.5 out of 10 academic score.

Students demonstrate particular strength in reading and language arts, with 60% achieving proficient or above levels across grade levels. Math performance shows room for growth, with 45% of students reaching proficiency standards, indicating an area where the school continues to focus its efforts. The school serves a well-educated community in the 65203 zip code, where 63% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $75,543.

With a median home value of $296,900 and a relatively low poverty rate of 12.4%, the neighborhood reflects a stable, middle-class environment that values education. John Ridgeway Elementary operates as a regular public school in Columbia, a vibrant mid-size city that's home to the University of Missouri, creating an academic atmosphere that extends throughout the community.