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Best Stone County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,167 students in Stone County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stone County, MO are Hurley Elementary School, Blue Eye Elementary School and Crane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stone 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 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Stone 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 Stone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
86 Holt Spring Rd
Hurley, MO 65675
(417) 369-3271
Gr: PK-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Blue Eye Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4318
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Crane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Galena-abesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
54 Medical Springs Rd
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Reeds Spring Primary
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Gr: PK-1 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Stone County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crane Middle School (Closed 2014)
209 Pirate Ln
Crane, MO 65633
(417) 723-5300
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
New Horizons Alternative (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
386 West State Highway 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Gr: 6-12
Tri-lakes Specl. Educ. Coop. (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
658 State Hwy Ee
Blue Eye, MO 65611
(417) 779-4166
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stone County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stone County, MO include Hurley Elementary School, Blue Eye Elementary School and Crane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stone County?
5 public preschools are located in Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stone County?
Stone 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).
Which public preschools in Stone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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