For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 737 students in Saline County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, MO are Sweet Springs Elementary School, Hardeman Elementary School and Miami Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline 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 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E. Marshall
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34520 N. Hwy. 41
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Grades: PK-8
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Elm
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2278
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Orearville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32524 E Highway P
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Slater, MO 65349
(660) 529-2481
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Rank: #66.
Malta Bend Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
1126 E Highway Ww
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Saline County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Prairie View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Grades: 2-4
| 121 students
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saline County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Saline County, MO include Sweet Springs Elementary School, Hardeman Elementary School and Miami Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
7 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saline County include: Sweet Springs Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Malta Bend Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School vs. Sweet Springs Elementary School
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