For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 789 students in Henry County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Henry County, MO are Sherwood Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Leesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33300 S Sherwood Dr
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2202
Creighton, MO 64739
(660) 499-2202
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8229 E Highway 7
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 477-3406
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 S 5th Street
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-5845
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W 7th St.
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3344
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3344
Grades: PK
| 24 students
409 South College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
701 S 8th St
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Clinton, MO 64735
(660) 885-2641
Grades: PK-K
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Henry County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Henry County, MO include Sherwood Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Leesville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
4 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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