For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 727 students in Vernon County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Vernon County, MO are Sheldon Elementary School, Bronaugh Elementary School and Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Vernon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bronaugh Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 E 6th St
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Bronaugh, MO 64728
(417) 922-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Hickory St
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Schell City, MO 64783
(417) 432-3196
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vernon County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vernon County, MO include Sheldon Elementary School, Bronaugh Elementary School and Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vernon County?
4 public preschools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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