Best Oregon County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Couch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Koshkonong Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
School St
Koshkonong, MO 65692
(417) 867-5601
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

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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