For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 236 students in Holt County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Holt County, MO are Mound City Elementary School and South Holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Holt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mound City Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Mound City, MO 64470
(660) 442-5420
Grades: PK-4
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
South Holt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Oregon, MO 64473
(660) 446-2356
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Holt County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Holt County, MO include Mound City Elementary School and South Holt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Holt County?
2 public preschools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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