For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,463 students in Wright County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Wright County, MO are Wilder Elementary School, Manes R-v School District and Norwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wright County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-3289
Mansfield, MO 65704
(417) 924-3289
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Manes R-v School District
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8939 Highway 95
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Hartville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 N. School Ave
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-7141
Hartville, MO 65667
(417) 741-7141
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Grove Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Ninth
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-3177
Grades: PK-4
| 680 students
Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Grades: 5-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wright County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Wright County, MO include Wilder Elementary School, Manes R-v School District and Norwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wright County?
6 public preschools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wright County include: Norwood Elementary School vs. Hartville Elementary School, Hartville Elementary School vs. Norwood Elementary School
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