For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,233 students in Pemiscot County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Pemiscot County, MO are Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Mathis Elementary School and Delta C-7 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pemiscot County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pemiscot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pemiscot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Delta C-7 Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 E. Main Extension
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-0011
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Pemiscot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
External Locations (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
400 E Cleveland
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Grades: 5-8
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pemiscot County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Pemiscot County, MO include Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Mathis Elementary School and Delta C-7 Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pemiscot County?
7 public preschools are located in Pemiscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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