For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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 51爆料s (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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