For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 559 students in Chariton County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Chariton County, MO are Brunswick Elementary School, Keytesville Elementary School and Northwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Chariton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chariton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 County Rd
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3777
Brunswick, MO 65236
(660) 548-3777
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Keytesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Chariton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 43
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: 5-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chariton County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Chariton County, MO include Brunswick Elementary School, Keytesville Elementary School and Northwestern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chariton County?
4 public preschools are located in Chariton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton County?
Chariton County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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