For the 2026-27 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 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mississippi County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wilkinson St
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Wilkinson
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Gr: 3-6
711 E Commercial St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3913
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
210 E Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Gr: 7-8
402 Washington
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-2272
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 37% (majority Black).
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