For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 621 students in Howard County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Howard County, MO are New Franklin Elementary School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Glasgow Elementary.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glasgow Elementary.
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Howard County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Howard County, MO include New Franklin Elementary School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Glasgow Elementary..
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
3 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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