For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 42 students in Appleton City, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Appleton City, MO is Hudson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appleton City, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Appleton City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Appleton City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Appleton City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Appleton City, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Appleton City, MO include Hudson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Appleton City?
1 public preschools are located in Appleton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton City?
Appleton City public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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