For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 976 students in Pettis County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Pettis County, MO are Smithton Elementary School, La Monte Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pettis County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pettis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pettis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
La Monte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Washington
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
La Monte, MO 65337
(660) 347-5621
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Tuck
Houstonia, MO 65333
(660) 568-3315
Houstonia, MO 65333
(660) 568-3315
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
2255 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-8955
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-8955
Grades: PK
| 238 students
Pettis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
County Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
312 E Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 827-1062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
E W Thompson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1520 Thompson Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 530-5575
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5316
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pettis County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Pettis County, MO include Smithton Elementary School, La Monte Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pettis County?
5 public preschools are located in Pettis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County?
Pettis County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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