For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 408 students in St. Clair County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO are Hudson Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School and Roscoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 St. Clair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Sw 300 Rd
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO include Hudson Elementary School, Osceola Elementary School and Roscoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Clair County?
3 public preschools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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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