For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 528 students in Sikeston, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sikeston, MO is Scott Co. Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sikeston, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sikeston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sikeston, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-3511
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-0653
Gr: PK-K | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Sikeston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 Virginia
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 667-5011
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
New Dawn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
710 Glenn Drive
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-5360
Gr: Inquire with school | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 472-0414
Gr: 5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sikeston, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sikeston, MO include Scott Co. Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sikeston?
2 public preschools are located in Sikeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Sikeston?
Sikeston public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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