For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 931 students in Oregon County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Oregon County, MO are Thayer Elementary School, Couch Elementary School and Koshkonong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Oregon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oregon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Couch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Koshkonong Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
School St
Koshkonong, MO 65692
(417) 867-5601
Koshkonong, MO 65692
(417) 867-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oregon County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Oregon County, MO include Thayer Elementary School, Couch Elementary School and Koshkonong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oregon County?
4 public preschools are located in Oregon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon County?
Oregon County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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