For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 396 students in Osage County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Osage County, MO are Osage Co. Elementary School and Osage Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Osage County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Osage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Hwy. 63
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1
Osage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1212 E Main St
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-2228
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-2228
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Osage County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Osage County, MO include Osage Co. Elementary School and Osage Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osage County?
3 public preschools are located in Osage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County?
Osage County public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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