For the 2026 school year, there are 5 special education public preschools serving 173 students in Missouri.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Missouri are Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Missouri?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Missouri include Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr.
How many special education public preschools are located in Missouri?
5 special education public preschools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri special education public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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