For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 771 students in Lebanon, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lebanon, MO is Joel E. Barber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lebanon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lebanon, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
2020 Evergreen Parkway
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Gr: PK | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Lebanon, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Gr: 6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lebanon, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lebanon, MO include Joel E. Barber Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lebanon?
2 public preschools are located in Lebanon.
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon?
Lebanon public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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