For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 483 students in Houston, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Houston, MO is Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Houston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houston, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houston, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houston, MO include Houston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houston?
2 public preschools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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