For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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