For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 626 students in Montgomery County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, MO are Montgomery City Elementary School, Wellsville-middletown Elementary School and Jonesburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harper St
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Montgomery City, MO 63361
(573) 564-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Wellsville-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Burlington Rd
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Wellsville, MO 63384
(573) 684-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jonesburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 Smith Rd
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Jonesburg, MO 63351
(833) 662-6228
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 South Walnut St
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Bellflower, MO 63333
(573) 929-3211
Gr: K-5
218 South St
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Middletown, MO 63359
(573) 549-2412
Gr: 4-5 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, MO include Montgomery City Elementary School, Wellsville-middletown Elementary School and Jonesburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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