For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 384 students in Center, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Center, MO is Ralls County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Center have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Center, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralls County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21700 Hwy 19
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Center, Missouri 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 E Hawkins
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Center, MO 63436
(573) 267-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Center, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Center, MO include Ralls County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Center?
1 public preschools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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