For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,516 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MO are Silex Elementary School, Claude Brown Elementary School and Main Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Claude Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 West College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 S. Main Street
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Grades: PK
| 190 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
711 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4623
Grades: 5-6
| 820 students
80 Elm Tree Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 366-4450
Grades: 9
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MO include Silex Elementary School, Claude Brown Elementary School and Main Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Clarence Cannon Elementary School vs. Main Street Elementary School, Main Street Elementary School vs. Clarence Cannon Elementary School, Claude Brown Elementary School vs. Main Street Elementary School
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