For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 464 students in De Soto, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in De Soto, MO is Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Soto, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Soto, MO include Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Soto?
2 public preschools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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