For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 294 students in Richland, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Richland, MO are Richland Elementary School and Swedeborg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Richland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Richland, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Richland, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richland, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Richland, MO include Richland Elementary School and Swedeborg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richland?
2 public preschools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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