Top 5 Best 65802 Missouri Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,782 students in 65802, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 65802, MO are Willard Central Elementary School, Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School and Willard South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 65802 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 65802, MO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).

Best 65802, MO Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willard Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2625 N Farm Rd 101
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 831-4440
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4595 Farm Road 140
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 869-0600
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Willard South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4151 W Division
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 862-6308
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
York Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1461 N Douglas
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 Washington
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 65802 Missouri

65802, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1126 N Broadway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Greene Valley (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1601 East Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 65802, MO?
How many public preschools are located in 65802, MO?
6 public preschools are located in 65802, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in 65802, MO?
65802, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).

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