For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 803 students in Gasconade County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gasconade County, MO are Owensville Elementary School and Hermann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gasconade County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Gasconade 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), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gasconade County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owensville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Dutchman Dr
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 646-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hermann Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 W Seventh St
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Hermann, MO 65041
(573) 486-3197
Gr: PK-3 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Gasconade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 536
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Owensville, MO 65066
(573) 437-5401
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gasconade County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gasconade County, MO include Owensville Elementary School and Hermann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gasconade County?
2 public preschools are located in Gasconade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gasconade County?
Gasconade 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).
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