For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 966 students in Linn County, MO. The top ranked public preschools in Linn County, MO are Walt Disney Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Bucklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Linn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Linn Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 E Santa Fe
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Midwest Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
608 Pine St
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Browning, MO 64630
(573) 701-1385
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Linn County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Linn County, MO include Walt Disney Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Bucklin Elementary School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in Linn County?
5 public preschools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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