For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 287 students in Van Buren, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Van Buren, MO is Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Van Buren, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Van Buren, MO include Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Van Buren?
1 public preschools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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