For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 173 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, MO are Cainsville Elementary School, Gilman City Elementary School and Ridgeway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harrison County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cainsville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Gilman City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Harrison County, MO include Cainsville Elementary School, Gilman City Elementary School and Ridgeway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harrison County?
4 public preschools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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