For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,008 students in 65803, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 65803, MO are Truman Elementary School, Watkins Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 65803 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 65803, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 65803, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 N Fremont
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1700
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bowerman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2148 N Douglas
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1630 N Weller
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1900
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 W Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
2757 E Division
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1300
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 65803, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 65803, MO include Truman Elementary School, Watkins Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 65803?
7 public preschools are located in 65803.
What is the racial composition of students in 65803?
65803 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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