For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 621 students in Howard County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, MO are New Franklin Elementary School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Glasgow Elementary.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Lucky St
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Fayette, MO 65248
(660) 248-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Glasgow Elementary.
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Randolph
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Glasgow, MO 65254
(660) 338-2012
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, MO include New Franklin Elementary School, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School and Glasgow Elementary..
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
3 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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