For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 483 students in Hickory County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO are Hermitage Elementary School, Weaubleau Elementary School and Wheatland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hickory County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hickory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Weaubleau Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3668
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3668
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hickory County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO include Hermitage Elementary School, Weaubleau Elementary School and Wheatland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hickory County?
3 public preschools are located in Hickory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County?
Hickory County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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