For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 428 students in Dekalb County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, MO are Maysville Elementary School and Stewartsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 W Main
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Maysville, MO 64469
(816) 449-2284
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 Buchanan St
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
6132 Nw State Route Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, MO include Maysville Elementary School and Stewartsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?
3 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dekalb County include: Stewartsville Elementary School vs. Maysville Elementary School, Maysville Elementary School vs. Stewartsville Elementary School
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