Top 5 Best Lawrence County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,766 students in Lawrence County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO are Marionville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marionville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W. Odell
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 S Hwy 39
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3512
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Verona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Magnet School
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pate Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lawrence County, MO

Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Elm Dr
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
1034 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-7436
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
5036 Lawrence 1040
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Grades: 1-6
| 55 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO include Marionville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 35% (majority Black).

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