Top 10 Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,160 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MO are James E. Freer Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James E. Freer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Hanover
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Grades: PK-2
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3291
Grades: PK-4
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Crystal City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
849 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-5184
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Ctr.
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
6180 Hwy M
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Grades: PK
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Joachim Ave
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
6208 Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4408
Grades: PK-2
| 464 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, MO

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6471 Cedar Hill Rd
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-3415
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
6180 Hwy Mm
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Grades: 5-6
| 402 students
Mapaville (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3657 Baptist Park Rd Box 68
Mapaville, MO 63065
(636) 937-3633
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2109 Gravois Rd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 5-6
| 443 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MO include James E. Freer Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County, MO?
10 public preschools are located in Jefferson County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, MO?
Jefferson County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).

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