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Top 10 Best Howell County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,506 students in Howell County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Howell County, MO are Howell Valley Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and South Fork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Howell County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Howell County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
314 N Elm St
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3209 Us Hwy 160
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2836
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4036 State Rte K
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-1063
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Junction Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8004 County Rd 3010
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4265
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #99.
Birch Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
422 W Old Hwy 60 East
Mountain View, MO 65548
(573) 292-3106
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #1010.
West Plains Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1136 Allen St
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-6150
Grades: PK-4
| 776 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howell County, MO

Howell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3461 County Rd 1710
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-5239
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Howell County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Howell County, MO include Howell Valley Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and South Fork Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howell County?
10 public preschools are located in Howell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell County?
Howell County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Howell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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