For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 789 students in Henry County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, MO are Sherwood Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Leesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2239
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 W 7th St.
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3344
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3344
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
409 South College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Gr: PK-K | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, MO include Sherwood Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Leesville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
4 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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