For the 2026 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 Central Elementary School, Marionville 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 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Verona Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Gr: PK-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
407 E Blaze Rd
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Mount Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 316-7055
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Terrace Dr
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Aurora, MO 65605
(417) 678-1552
Gr: PK-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Elm Dr
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Halltown, MO 65664
(417) 491-4205
Gr: K-6 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5036 Lawrence 1040
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Miller, MO 65707
(417) 246-5280
Gr: 1-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, MO include Central Elementary School, Marionville 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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