For the 2026-27 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 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grundy County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
S.m Rissler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 37% (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
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