For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 633 students in Polk County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, MO are Marion C. Early Elementary School and Humansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion C. Early Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2215
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Humansville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2221
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 E Forest St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-5615
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-5615
Gr: PK | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 E Broadway St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N.walnut Street
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bolivar Severely Handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1250 North Hartford Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-7563
Gr: PK-12
Exceptional Pupil Coop (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1510 E Broadway
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Exceptional Pupil Coop. (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
316 West Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, MO include Marion C. Early Elementary School and Humansville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
5 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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