For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 421 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 35%), 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 6% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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