For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 808 students in Lebanon, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Lebanon, MO is Joel E. Barber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lebanon have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Lebanon, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 Evergreen Parkway
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Lebanon, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lebanon, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lebanon, MO include Joel E. Barber Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lebanon?
2 public preschools are located in Lebanon.
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon?
Lebanon 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).
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