For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 173 students in Harrison County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrison County, MO are Cainsville Elementary School, Gilman City Elementary School and Ridgeway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cainsville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Gilman City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Lindsey Ave
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gilman City, MO 64642
(660) 876-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harrison County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrison County, MO include Cainsville Elementary School, Gilman City Elementary School and Ridgeway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harrison County?
4 public preschools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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