For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 996 students in Camden County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Camden County, MO are Elementary School and Macks Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Macks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Grades: PK-2
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
1571 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-8899
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-8899
Grades: PK
| 103 students
Camden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rte 1 Box 158
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5352
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Camden County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Camden County, MO include Elementary School and Macks Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Camden County?
4 public preschools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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