For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 696 students in Monroe County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, MO are Paris Elementary School, Monroe City Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 Cleveland
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Paris, MO 65275
(660) 289-0980
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401a Hwy 24/36 East
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Monroe City, MO 63456
(573) 735-4632
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Monroe County, MO include Paris Elementary School, Monroe City Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
3 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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