For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 424 students in Thayer, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Thayer, MO is Thayer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thayer, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Thayer have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Thayer, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thayer, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Thayer, MO include Thayer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thayer?
1 public preschools are located in Thayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer?
Thayer 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).
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