For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 705 students in Saint James, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Saint James, MO is Lucy Wortham James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint James, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint James have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint James, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
314 S Jefferson
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint James, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint James, MO include Lucy Wortham James Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint James?
1 public preschools are located in Saint James.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint James?
Saint James public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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