Best Macon County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 684 students in Macon County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Macon County, MO are Macon Elementary School, Bevier Elementary School and Macon Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Macon County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Macon County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Macon County, MO include Macon Elementary School, Bevier Elementary School and Macon Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Macon County?
3 public preschools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).

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