For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,340 students in St. Francois County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in St. Francois County, MO are West County Elementary School and Bismarck R-v Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francois County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Francois County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Francois County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
Bismarck R-v Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: PK-2
| 566 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 735 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Grades: PK-K
| 431 students
St. Francois County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Closed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
519 8th St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3076
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
114 N Allen St
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-5806
Grades: PK
| 64 students
510 S Franklin St
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1390
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Francois County, MO include West County Elementary School and Bismarck R-v Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Francois County?
5 public preschools are located in St. Francois County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francois County?
St. Francois County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Francois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Francois County include: Central Elementary School vs. West County Elementary School, West County Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, North County Primary vs. Central Elementary School
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