For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 737 students in Saline County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, MO are Hardeman Elementary School, Miami Elementary School and Sweet Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34520 N. Hwy. 41
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Sweet Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Marshall
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Malta Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Orearville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32524 E Highway P
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1126 E Highway Ww
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Gr: 2-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, MO include Hardeman Elementary School, Miami Elementary School and Sweet Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
7 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saline County include: Sweet Springs Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Malta Bend Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School vs. Sweet Springs Elementary School
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