For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 560 students in Dade County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville R-ii School, Lockwood Elementary School and Greenfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dade County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dadeville R-ii School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Montgomery
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Dade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dade County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville R-ii School, Lockwood Elementary School and Greenfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dade County?
5 public preschools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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