For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,676 students in 63042, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 63042, MO are Garrett Elementary School, Russell Elementary School and Mcnair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 63042 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 63042, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 63042, MO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Ville Rosa Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7350 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Coachway Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6255 Howdershell Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
8855 Dunn Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-3872
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
5323 Ville Maria Lane
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 953-7650
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 63042, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 63042, MO include Garrett Elementary School, Russell Elementary School and Mcnair Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 63042?
6 public preschools are located in 63042.
What is the racial composition of students in 63042?
63042 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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