For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 276 students in Charleston, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Charleston, MO is Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charleston, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Charleston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Charleston, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Charleston, MO include Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charleston?
1 public preschools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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