For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 835 students in Moniteau County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Moniteau County, MO are California Elementary School, Jamestown C-i Elementary School and Tipton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moniteau County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Moniteau County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Moniteau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
California Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 S Owen St
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
California, MO 65018
(573) 796-2161
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown C-i Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 School St
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Jamestown, MO 65046
(660) 849-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
138 E Cooper St.
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Tipton, MO 65081
(660) 433-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Moniteau County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Moniteau County, MO include California Elementary School, Jamestown C-i Elementary School and Tipton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Moniteau County?
3 public preschools are located in Moniteau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moniteau County?
Moniteau County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Moniteau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Moniteau County include: Tipton Elementary School vs. California Elementary School, California Elementary School vs. Tipton Elementary School
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