Public preschools in Missouri achieve an average science proficiency of 36% (2025).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Missouri is Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School with ≥90%.
Science Proficiency Range: 54.5%
90%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 67%
Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: PK-5
6020 Pernod Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 352-9212
Rank: #22.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 353-8875
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-6
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Avenue City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-8
18069 Hwy 169
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-6
601 W Main
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Midway Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
8130 W Hwy 40
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3540
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-5
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Rank: #99.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
North Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
3071 Hwy 15
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Shelbyville, MO 63469
(573) 633-2401
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Phelps Co. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
17790 State Route M
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
Highway 106 Richards Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John Weldon Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
7370 Weldon Spring Rd
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5500
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 851-5500
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
2200 Nifong Blvd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3280
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3280
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Crest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
94 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Daniel Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Howell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-8
6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Mid-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-6
3221 Se State Rte H
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Westran Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
210 W Depot St
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-3666
Huntsville, MO 65259
(660) 277-3666
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
214 S 11th
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Rank: #17 - 2517. - 25.
York Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Becky-david Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
1155 Jungs Station Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(636) 851-4200
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
1701 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-8
1900 Lafayette Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 880-4458
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
314 N Elm St
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Mountain View, MO 65548
(417) 934-2550
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
401 Kentucky
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
James Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
717 Nw Park Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3650
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3650
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-6
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Rank: #34 - 4934. - 49.
Bernie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-6
121 S Spiker
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Rank: #34 - 4934. - 49.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average public preschools science proficiency?
The Missouri average public preschools science proficiency is 36%% for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Missouri?
The best top ranked public preschools in Missouri include Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Richland Elementary School.
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