For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,417 students in Joplin, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Joplin, MO are Royal Heights Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and Soaring Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joplin, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Joplin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Joplin, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royal Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Rolla St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Soaring Heights Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4604 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
2825 S Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Gr: PK | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Joplin, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Joplin, MO include Royal Heights Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and Soaring Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Joplin?
4 public preschools are located in Joplin.
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin?
Joplin public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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