Best Holt County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 236 students in Holt County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Holt County, MO are Mound City Elementary School, South Holt Elementary School and Nodaway-holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Holt County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Gr: PK-4 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Nodaway-holt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Hickory
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Holt County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Holt County, MO include Mound City Elementary School, South Holt Elementary School and Nodaway-holt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Holt County?
2 public preschools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).

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