For the 2025 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, Mcmillan Early Learning Center and Van-far Elementary School. 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 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35063 Hwy Bb
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Laddonia, MO 63352
(855) 708-7567
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-K
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Audrain County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 S Clark
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-6893
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-6893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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, Mcmillan Early Learning Center and Van-far Elementary School.
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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