For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,736 students in Lawrence County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO are Marionville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marionville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W. Odell
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-7755
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 S Hwy 39
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3512
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 452-3512
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Verona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Grades: PK
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Grades: PK-2
| 469 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Elm Dr
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Grades: K-6
| 62 students
1034 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-7436
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-7436
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
5036 Lawrence 1040
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Grades: 1-6
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO include Marionville Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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