For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 42 students in Appleton City, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Appleton City, MO is Hudson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appleton City, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Appleton City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Appleton City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Appleton City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Appleton City, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Appleton City, MO include Hudson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Appleton City?
1 public preschools are located in Appleton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Appleton City?
Appleton City public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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