For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 123 students in Hardin, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Hardin, MO is Hardin-central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin-central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hardin, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin, MO include Hardin-central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin?
1 public preschools are located in Hardin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin?
Hardin public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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