For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 396 students in Osage County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Osage County, MO are Osage Co. Elementary School and Osage Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Osage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Hwy. 63
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Grades: PK
| 57 students
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1212 E Main St
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-2228
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-2228
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Osage County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Osage County, MO include Osage Co. Elementary School and Osage Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osage County?
3 public preschools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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