For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 805 students in Audrain County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Audrain County, MO are Community Elementary School, Van-far Elementary School and Mcmillan Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audrain County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Audrain County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Audrain County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Gr: PK-K | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Audrain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Audrain County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Audrain County, MO include Community Elementary School, Van-far Elementary School and Mcmillan Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Audrain County?
3 public preschools are located in Audrain County.
What is the racial composition of students in Audrain County?
Audrain County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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