For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 483 students in Hickory County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO are Weaubleau Elementary School, Hermitage Elementary School and Wheatland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hickory County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hickory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weaubleau Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3668
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3668
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Hickory County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3368
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO include Weaubleau Elementary School, Hermitage Elementary School and Wheatland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hickory County?
3 public preschools are located in Hickory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County?
Hickory County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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