For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 599 students in 64863, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in 64863, MO is Southwest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64863 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64863, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 64863, MO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64863, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64863, MO include Southwest City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64863?
2 public preschools are located in 64863.
What is the racial composition of students in 64863?
64863 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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