For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 338 students in Sedalia, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Sedalia, MO is Pettis Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedalia, 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 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sedalia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sedalia, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Sedalia, Missouri 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sedalia, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Sedalia, MO include Pettis Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sedalia?
2 public preschools are located in Sedalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Sedalia?
Sedalia public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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