For the 2025 school year, there are 5 special education public preschools serving 173 students in Missouri.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Missouri are Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Missouri?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Missouri include Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr.
How many special education public preschools are located in Missouri?
5 special education public preschools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri special education public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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