For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 466 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 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in De Soto, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Grades: PK
| 150 students
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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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