For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,861 students in Christian County, MO. The top ranked public preschools in Christian County, MO are Highlandville Elementary School, Clever Elementary School and Billings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Christian County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlandville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Kentling Ave
Highlandville, MO 65669
(417) 443-3361
Highlandville, MO 65669
(417) 443-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Clever Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 S Public Ave.
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #33.
Billings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
118 W Mt Vernon
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2552
Billings, MO 65610
(417) 744-2552
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 N 4th Avenue
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5992
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5992
Grades: PK-K
| 126 students
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
401 West Inman Rd
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4820
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4820
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
103 South Public Ave
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Clever, MO 65631
(417) 743-4815
Grades: 4-5
| 185 students
312 North Market St
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 875-5600
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 875-5600
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Christian County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Christian County, MO include Highlandville Elementary School, Clever Elementary School and Billings Elementary School. Christian County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in Christian County?
7 public preschools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Christian County include: Highlandville Elementary School vs. Billings Elementary School, Billings Elementary School vs. Highlandville Elementary School
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