For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,135 students in Pike County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, MO are Boncl Elementary School, Clopton Elementary School and Bowling Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Clopton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Clarksville, MO 63336
(573) 485-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bowling Green Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Adams Street
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Louisiana Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Haley Ave
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-6904
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 E Maple
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Curryville, MO 63339
(573) 324-2124
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Lillian Schaper (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
902 Independence Dr Box 86
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Bowling Green, MO 63334
(573) 324-3257
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pike County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Pike County, MO include Boncl Elementary School, Clopton Elementary School and Bowling Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pike County?
4 public preschools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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