For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,760 students in Scott County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO are Kelso Elementary School, Scott Co. Elementary School and Chaffee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Scott County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Scott Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3541
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Chaffee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elliott Ave
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244
Chaffee, MO 63740
(573) 887-3244
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Scott City Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Gr: PK-K | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Scott County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, MO include Kelso Elementary School, Scott Co. Elementary School and Chaffee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
6 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scott County include: Kelso Elementary School vs. Scott Co. Elementary School, Scott City Elementary School vs. Kelso Elementary School, Scott City Elementary School vs. Scott Co. Elementary School
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