For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 820 students in Lewis County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Lewis County, MO are Canton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lewis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25189 Heritage Ave
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 366
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Grades: PK-2
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lewis County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lewis County, MO include Canton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewis County?
2 public preschools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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