For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 442 students in Shannon County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Shannon County, MO are Winona Elementary School and Eminence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shannon County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Shannon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shannon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8256 State Hwy 19
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W Hwy 106
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Shannon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Two Rivers Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11800 State Highway 96
Montier, MO 65546
(530) 625-5600
Montier, MO 65546
(530) 625-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Shannon County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Shannon County, MO include Winona Elementary School and Eminence Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shannon County?
2 public preschools are located in Shannon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon County?
Shannon County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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