For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 635 students in Grundy County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Grundy County, MO are Laredo Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and S.m Rissler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Se 20th St
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3438
Grades: PK-8
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
S.m Rissler Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grundy County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Grundy County, MO include Laredo Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School and S.m Rissler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grundy County?
3 public preschools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grundy County include: S.m Rissler Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. S.m Rissler Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Laredo Elementary School
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