For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 640 students in Gentry County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Gentry County, MO are King City Elementary School, Virginia E. George Elementary School and Stanberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gentry County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Gentry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gentry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Virginia E. George Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 S East St
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Stanberry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 N Park St
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2141
Stanberry, MO 64489
(660) 783-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gentry County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Gentry County, MO include King City Elementary School, Virginia E. George Elementary School and Stanberry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gentry County?
3 public preschools are located in Gentry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gentry County?
Gentry County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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