For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 449 students in Malden, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Malden, MO is Malden Lower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Malden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Malden, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Malden, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Malden, MO include Malden Lower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Malden?
1 public preschools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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