Best Ava Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 659 students in Ava, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ava, MO are Ava Elementary School and Plainview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ava, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Ava have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Ava, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ava Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ava, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ava, MO include Ava Elementary School and Plainview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ava?
2 public preschools are located in Ava.
What is the racial composition of students in Ava?
Ava public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ava are often viewed compared to one another?

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