The Jefferson City School District serves an area of 223 square miles in parts of Cole and Callaway Counties. The students are served by 11 elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, an alternative school and a career center.

Belair
701 Belair Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3155

Callaway Hills
2715 State Rd. AA
Holts Summit, MO 65043
Phone: 896-5051

Cedar Hill
1510 Vieth Dr.
Jefferson City, MO  65109
Phone: 659-3160

East
1229 E. McCarty St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-3165

Thorpe Gordon
1101 Jackson
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-3170

Lawson
1105 Fairgrounds Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3175

Moreau Heights
1410 Hough Park
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-3180

North
285 S. Summit Dr.
Holts Summit, MO 65043
Phone: 896-8304

Pioneer Trail
301 Pioneer Trail Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 632-3400

South
707 Linden Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3185

West
100 Dix Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3195

MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Students in grades 6-8 attend one of two middle schools.  These schools are designed to help students make the transition from self-contained classrooms in elementary schools to the choices they will be making in high school.

Students at each grade level are divided into teams. Each team works with four teachers in the core subjects of math, science, social studies and language arts. In addition, these teachers' classrooms are all located next to each other, as well as the lockers for the students on each team. Students have exploratory blocks, which contain classes such as technology, foreign language, physical education, art and music. Middle school students also have the opportunity to participate in orchestra, band, choir, sports, extracurricular activities, school clubs and organizations.

Both schools are identical in physical design. The buildings are divided into wings - one for each grade level.

Lewis and Clark
325 Lewis and Clark Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-3200

Students from the following elementary schools will attend Lewis and Clark Middle School: Callaway Hills, East, Moreau Heights, North and Thorpe Gordon. A portion of the Cedar Hill attendance area will also attend LCMS.

Thomas Jefferson
1201 Fairgrounds Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3250

Students from the following elementary schools will attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Belair, Lawson, South, Pioneer Trail and West. A portion of the Cedar Hill attendance area will also attend TJMS.

HIGH SCHOOLS
In addition to classes in English, social studies, math and science, students may choose from a variety of electives and advanced courses.

Jefferson City High School
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-3050

Students that attended Lewis and Clark Middle School move on to attend Jefferson City High School.

Capital City High School 
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3286

Students that attended Thomas Jefferson Middle School move on to attend Capital City High School.

The Jefferson City Academic Center (JCAC) offers a setting for students who do not perform as well in the traditional high school format.  The school offers a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and flexible scheduling opportunities while continuing to hold students to the same high standards as Jefferson City High School.  Students must apply for admittance to the school and undergo an interview process prior to being accepted.

Jefferson City Academic Center 
501 Madison Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-2510

Nichols Career Center is an area career and technical school committed to serving the needs of secondary students in the mid-Missouri area. Instructional programs strive to provide the opportunity to develop salable skills, attitude and knowledge which enable the student to obtain a job, continue his/her career and technical education and/or advance in a chosen career. The school responds to the identified needs of the community by providing quality educational programs that are accessible to those who can benefit from them.

Nichols Career Center
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 659-3100

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Southwest Early Childhood Center
812 St. Mary's Blvd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 659-3026

JC Schools Preschool: Preschool classes for children ages three, four and five years are available. Children must be three years of age before August 1 in order to attend.  For information about the preschool, contact the Early Childhood Office at 659-3026. 

Early Childhood Special Education: Program services are available for 3- and 4-year-old handicapped children.  Identified children must meet the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines as being eligible for special services. Children may be served in a self-contained classroom or on a home-resource basis.

• Behavioral Disorders
• Counseling
• Hearing Impaired
• Visually Impaired
• Homebound Instruction
• Learning Disabilities
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
• Remedial Reading
• Remedial Speech and Language

GIFTED EDUCATION

The Exploration, Enrichment and Research (EER) program is offered to gifted students in grades 3-8. The program has a multi-disciplinary curriculum stressing high levels of thinking. Problem-solving and discussion skills are also developed.

Elementary students (3-5) qualifying for the EER program attend classes at West Elementary School one day each week. Students qualifying in grades 6-8 attend EER classes one hour each day in the middle school buildings.

A team of specially trained instructors work with these students to challenge, motivate and encourage them. For information, call 659-3026.