For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,138 students in Stoddard County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Stoddard County, MO are Richland Elementary School, Bernie Elementary School and Bloomfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stoddard County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Stoddard County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Stoddard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Bernie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 S Spiker
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Bernie, MO 63822
(573) 293-5335
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Court St
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Bloomfield, MO 63825
(573) 568-4562
Grades: PK-4
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 Industrial Dr.
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1015
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stoddard County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Stoddard County, MO include Richland Elementary School, Bernie Elementary School and Bloomfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stoddard County?
6 public preschools are located in Stoddard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stoddard County?
Stoddard 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).
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