For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,267 students in Butler County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Butler County, MO are Qulin Elementary School and Fisk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Qulin Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 County Road 213
Qulin, MO 63961
(573) 328-4400
Qulin, MO 63961
(573) 328-4400
Grades: PK-3
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Fisk Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mckinley St
Fisk, MO 63940
(573) 967-3607
Fisk, MO 63940
(573) 967-3607
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
11001 Hwy 160
Harviell, MO 63945
(573) 989-3370
Harviell, MO 63945
(573) 989-3370
Grades: PK-2
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Camp Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6803
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-6803
Grades: PK
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Camp Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-4905
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-4905
Grades: K
| 359 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South C St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 785-9081
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Shady Grove (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573) 840-9592
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Butler County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Butler County, MO include Qulin Elementary School and Fisk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butler County?
5 public preschools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler 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).
Which public preschools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Butler County include: Qulin Elementary School vs. Fisk Elementary School, Fisk Elementary School vs. Qulin Elementary School
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