For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pike County (2026-27)
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 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 37% (majority Black).
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