For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 626 students in Montgomery County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, MO are Montgomery City Elementary School, Jonesburg Elementary School and Wellsville-middletown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Smith Rd
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Wellsville-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 South Walnut St
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
218 South St
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Grades: 4-5
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, MO include Montgomery City Elementary School, Jonesburg Elementary School and Wellsville-middletown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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