For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 702 students in Dent County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Dent County, MO are North Wood Elementary School and Dent-phelps Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dent 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 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dent County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3734 N. Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Dent-phelps Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27870 Hwy C
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 N Main St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6642
Grades: PK-1
| 256 students
Dent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Salem, 61 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 S Warfel St
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-6488
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dent County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Dent County, MO include North Wood Elementary School and Dent-phelps Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dent County?
3 public preschools are located in Dent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dent County?
Dent County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dent County include: Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School vs. North Wood Elementary School, North Wood Elementary School vs. Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School
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