For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 739 students in Jackson, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Jackson, MO is East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Grades: PK-4
| 739 students
Jackson, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson, MO include East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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