Best Christian County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,861 students in Christian County, MO. The top ranked public preschools in Christian County, MO are Highlandville Elementary School, Billings Elementary School and Clever Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Christian County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlandville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
223 Kentling Ave
Highlandville, MO 65669
(417) 443-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Billings Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
118 W Mt Vernon
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2552
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Clever Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
103 S Public Ave.
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Gr: PK-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
302 N 4th Avenue
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5992
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Sparta Pk
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Christian County, MO

Christian County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
401 West Inman Rd
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4820
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
103 South Public Ave
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Gr: 4-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
312 North Market St
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 875-5600
Gr: K-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Christian County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Christian County, MO include Highlandville Elementary School, Billings Elementary School and Clever Elementary School. Christian County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in Christian County?
7 public preschools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?

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