For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wilkinson St
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 Wilkinson
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Grades: K
| 92 students
210 E Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
402 Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
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).
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