For the 2025 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 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 Buchanan St
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Stewartsville, MO 64490
(816) 669-3258
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
6132 Nw State Route Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Grades: PK
| 8 students
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: Maysville Elementary School vs. Stewartsville Elementary School, Stewartsville Elementary School vs. Maysville Elementary School
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