For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 332 students in Chillicothe, MO.
Chillicothe, MO public preschools have a diversity score of 0.20, which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chillicothe, MO (2026)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Chillicothe, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Chillicothe, MO?
1 public preschools are located in Chillicothe, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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