For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,156 students in Washington County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, MO are Potosi Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Richwoods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 State Hwy P
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Grades: PK-3
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 779-3446
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 779-3446
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Richwoods Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10788 State Hwy A
Richwoods, MO 63071
(573) 678-2257
Richwoods, MO 63071
(573) 678-2257
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
10047 Diamond Rd
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Cadet, MO 63630
(573) 438-4982
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#2 Viking Drive
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 766-5689
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 766-5689
Grades: K-2
| 96 students
Citadel (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Mines
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2472
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, MO include Potosi Elementary School, Caledonia Elementary School and Richwoods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
4 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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