Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2025-26)

Best Scott County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,760 students in Scott County, MO.

The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO are Kelso Elementary School, Scott Co. Elementary School and Chaffee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Scott County, MO public preschools have an score of 33% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kelso Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
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820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357

Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Scott Co. Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541

Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Chaffee Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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408 Elliott Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244

Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #44.

Scott City Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131

Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #55.

Scott Co. Central Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511

Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: n/an/a

Sikeston Kindergarten Center

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1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653

Gr: PK-K | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

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School

Location

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Morehouse Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011

Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

New Dawn (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360

Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414

Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO?

The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO include Kelso Elementary School, Scott Co. Elementary School and Chaffee Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Scott County?

6 public preschools are located in Scott County.

What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?

Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?