For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 377 students in Maries County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Maries County, MO are Belle Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maries County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Maries County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Maries County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Belle, MO 65013
(573) 859-3326
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Vienna Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Vienna, MO 65582
(573) 422-3365
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Maries County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Maries County, MO include Belle Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Maries County?
2 public preschools are located in Maries County.
What is the racial composition of students in Maries County?
Maries County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Maries County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Maries County include: Vienna Elementary School vs. Belle Elementary School, Belle Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School
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