For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 692 students in Bollinger County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Bollinger County, MO are Zalma Elementary School, Meadow Heights Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bollinger County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Bollinger County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bollinger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zalma Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7013 School Street
Zalma, MO 63787
(573) 722-3136
Zalma, MO 63787
(573) 722-3136
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14571 State Highway 72
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2611
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2611
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18729 Jackal Drive
Marble Hill, MO 63764
(573) 238-2822
Marble Hill, MO 63764
(573) 238-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bollinger County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Bollinger County, MO include Zalma Elementary School, Meadow Heights Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bollinger County?
3 public preschools are located in Bollinger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bollinger County?
Bollinger County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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