For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,621 students in Scott County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO are Kelso Elementary School, Chaffee Elementary School and Scott Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chaffee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elliott Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Scott Co. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Scott City Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Grades: PK-4
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Grades: PK-K
| 377 students
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Grades: K-4
| 186 students
New Dawn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Grades: 5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO include Kelso Elementary School, Chaffee Elementary School and Scott Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County, MO?
6 public preschools are located in Scott County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, MO?
Scott County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).
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