Best Mississippi County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 690 students in Mississippi County, MO.

The top ranked public preschools in Mississippi County, MO are East Prairie Elementary School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mississippi County, MO public preschools have an score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Mississippi County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

East Prairie Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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510 Wilkinson St
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521

Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728

Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mississippi County, MO

Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

A. J. Martin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

510 Wilkinson
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521

Gr: 3-6

Charleston Kindergarten (Closed 2009)

711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913

Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

East Prairie Junior High School (Closed 2023)

210 E Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368

Gr: 7-8

R. A. Doyle Elementary School (Closed 2023)

402 Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272

Gr: PK-2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mississippi County, MO?

The top ranked public preschools in Mississippi County, MO include East Prairie Elementary School and Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Mississippi County?

2 public preschools are located in Mississippi County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County?

Mississippi County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).