For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 834 students in Adair County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Adair County, MO is Adair Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Adair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adair Co. Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Novinger, MO 63559
(660) 488-6412
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Gr: PK-2 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adair County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adair County, MO include Adair Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adair County?
2 public preschools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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