For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 659 students in Douglas County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, 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.
Douglas County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County 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 Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ava Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MO include Ava Elementary School and Plainview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
2 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County 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 Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Douglas County include: Ava Elementary School vs. Plainview Elementary School, Plainview Elementary School vs. Ava Elementary School
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