For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 684 students in Macon County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Macon County, MO are Macon Elementary School, Macon Co. Elementary School and Bevier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Bevier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bloomington St
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Bevier, MO 63532
(660) 773-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Macon County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Macon County, MO include Macon Elementary School, Macon Co. Elementary School and Bevier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Macon County?
3 public preschools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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