For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,164 students in Miller County, MO. The top-ranked public preschools in Miller County, MO are St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Iberia Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Miller County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Iberia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Miller County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Miller County, MO include St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Iberia Elementary School and South Elementary School. Miller County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in Miller County?
4 public preschools are located in Miller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County?
Miller County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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