For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,138 students in Stoddard County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stoddard County, MO are Richland Elementary School, Bernie Elementary School and Puxico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoddard County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Stoddard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Stoddard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bernie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 S Spiker
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stoddard County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stoddard County, MO include Richland Elementary School, Bernie Elementary School and Puxico Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stoddard County?
6 public preschools are located in Stoddard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoddard County?
Stoddard County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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