For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 372 students in Reynolds County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Reynolds County, MO are Lesterville Elementary School, Ellington Elementary School and Bunker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reynolds 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 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Reynolds County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Reynolds County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Ellington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School St
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Ellington, MO 63638
(573) 663-2293
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Reynolds County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Reynolds County, MO include Lesterville Elementary School, Ellington Elementary School and Bunker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Reynolds County?
3 public preschools are located in Reynolds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Reynolds County?
Reynolds 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).
Which public preschools in Reynolds County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Reynolds County include: Ellington Elementary School vs. Bunker Elementary School, Bunker Elementary School vs. Ellington Elementary School
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