For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 560 students in Dade County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Dade County, MO are Dadeville R-ii School, Lockwood Elementary School and Greenfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dadeville R-ii School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 Bearcat Trail
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Dadeville, MO 65635
(417) 995-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Locust
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4528
Grades: PK-6
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Montgomery
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Greenfield, MO 65661
(417) 637-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
Special Education School
208 E. 5th Street
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Lockwood, MO 65682
(417) 232-4562
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Dade County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 School Street
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dade County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Dade County, MO include Dadeville R-ii School, Lockwood Elementary School and Greenfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dade County?
5 public preschools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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