For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 598 students in Sullivan County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, MO are Grundy Co. Elementary School, Green City Elementary School and Newtown-harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Jones St
Humphreys, MO 64646
(660) 673-6314
Humphreys, MO 64646
(660) 673-6314
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Green City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N East St
Green City, MO 63545
(660) 874-4126
Green City, MO 63545
(660) 874-4126
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Newtown-harris Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 N Main
Newtown, MO 64667
(660) 794-2245
Newtown, MO 64667
(660) 794-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 42 students
Rank: #44.
Milan C-2 Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
373 S Market St
Milan, MO 63556
(660) 265-1403
Milan, MO 63556
(660) 265-1403
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
373 S Market St
Milan, MO 63556
(660) 265-1407
Milan, MO 63556
(660) 265-1407
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Sullivan County, MO include Grundy Co. Elementary School, Green City Elementary School and Newtown-harris Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sullivan County?
4 public preschools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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