For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,156 students in New Madrid County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Madrid County, MO are Portageville Elementary School, Risco Elementary School and Gideon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Madrid County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in New Madrid County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Madrid County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portageville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1108 King Ave
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-5706
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Risco Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Gideon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Main
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gideon, MO 63848
(573) 448-3447
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Madrid County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Madrid County, MO include Portageville Elementary School, Risco Elementary School and Gideon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Madrid County?
6 public preschools are located in New Madrid County.
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County?
New Madrid County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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