For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 505 students in Daviess County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Daviess County, MO are North Daviess Elementary School, Tri-county Elementary School and Covel D. Searcy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Daviess County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Grades: PK-4
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Pattonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Pattonsburg, MO 64670
(660) 367-4416
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Third
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Daviess County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Daviess County, MO include North Daviess Elementary School, Tri-county Elementary School and Covel D. Searcy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Daviess County?
5 public preschools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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