For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 773 students in Iron County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Iron County, MO are Arcadia Valley Elementary School, South Iron Elementary School and Belleview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Iron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
South Iron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 School St
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Annapolis, MO 63620
(573) 598-4240
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27431 Hwy 32
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Belleview, MO 63623
(573) 697-5702
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Viburnum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hwy 49
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Viburnum, MO 65566
(573) 244-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
650 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Ironton, MO 63650
(573) 546-9700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Iron County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Iron County, MO include Arcadia Valley Elementary School, South Iron Elementary School and Belleview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Iron County?
4 public preschools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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