Best Crawford County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 684 students in Crawford County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, MO are Steelville Elementary School and Bourbon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford 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 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Crawford County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steelville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
868 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bourbon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
357 Jost Street
Bourbon, MO 65441
(573) 732-5365
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, MO include Steelville Elementary School and Bourbon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
2 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).

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