For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 259 students in Mercer County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, MO are North Mercer Elementary School and Princeton R-v Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mercer County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22931 Main St
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Mercer, MO 64661
(660) 382-4214
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Princeton R-v Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mercer County, MO include North Mercer Elementary School and Princeton R-v Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mercer County?
2 public preschools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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