For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 408 students in St. Clair County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO are Osceola Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School and Roscoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 St. Clair County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Gr: PK-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Sw 300 Rd
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
St. Clair County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: K-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 126
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO include Osceola Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School and Roscoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Clair County?
3 public preschools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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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