For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 630 students in Anderson, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Anderson, MO is Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Gr: PK-2 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Anderson, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Anderson, MO include Anderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson?
2 public preschools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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