For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 835 students in Ripley County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Ripley County, MO are Naylor Elementary School, Doniphan Elementary School and Ripley Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ripley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Naylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Delong St
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2507
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2507
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11111 State Highway 142w
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Ripley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Current River (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Apricot Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ripley County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Ripley County, MO include Naylor Elementary School, Doniphan Elementary School and Ripley Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ripley County?
4 public preschools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ripley County include: Doniphan Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School vs. Doniphan Elementary School
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