For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,563 students in Clinton County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, MO are Parkview Elementary School, East Buchanan Elementary School and Lathrop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Gr: PK-2 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Lathrop, MO 64465
(816) 710-6114
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-2187
Gr: PK-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
423 N Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-5903
Gr: PK-K | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Turning Point High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
423 N. Chestnut
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-8491
Gr: 9-12
Western Mo Correctional Center (Closed)
Alternative School
609 East Pence Road
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-1390
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, MO include Parkview Elementary School, East Buchanan Elementary School and Lathrop Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton County?
4 public preschools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton County include: Ellis Elementary School vs. Lathrop Elementary School, Lathrop Elementary School vs. Ellis Elementary School, East Buchanan Elementary School vs. Lathrop Elementary School
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