For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 681 students in Nodaway County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Nodaway County, MO are Jefferson Elementary School, South Nodaway Elementary School and West Nodaway R-i Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nodaway County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Nodaway County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nodaway County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
South Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
West Nodaway R-i Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 S. High School Ave.
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
North Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 6th St
Pickering, MO 64476
(660) 927-3322
Pickering, MO 64476
(660) 927-3322
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
418 East Second Street
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
Nodaway County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nw Mo Specl. Ed. Coop. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1210a S Main St
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-3768
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nodaway County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Nodaway County, MO include Jefferson Elementary School, South Nodaway Elementary School and West Nodaway R-i Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nodaway County?
6 public preschools are located in Nodaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway County?
Nodaway County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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