For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 301 students in Benton County, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Benton County, MO is South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23395 Hwy 7
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Edwards, MO 65326
(660) 438-5965
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12947 Hwy 7
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Warsaw, MO 65355
(660) 438-7222
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benton County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, MO include South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benton County?
2 public preschools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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