For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,164 students in Miller County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Miller County, MO are St. Elizabeth Elementary School, South Elementary School and Iberia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miller County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Miller County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Miller County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Grades: PK-2
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Iberia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Pemberton Dr
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Iberia, MO 65486
(573) 793-6267
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Co. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Miller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dogwood Hills (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Miller County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Miller County, MO include St. Elizabeth Elementary School, South Elementary School and Iberia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Miller County?
4 public preschools are located in Miller County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County?
Miller County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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