Best Callaway County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 871 students in Callaway County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Callaway County, MO are New Bloomfield Elementary School and Hatton-mccredie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callaway County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Callaway County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Callaway County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Redwood Dr
New Bloomfield, MO 65063
(573) 491-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hatton-mccredie Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4171 County Rd 240
Kingdom City, MO 65262
(573) 642-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Wood Street
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
10103 State Road C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Gr: PK-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Callaway County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Callaway County, MO include New Bloomfield Elementary School and Hatton-mccredie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Callaway County?
4 public preschools are located in Callaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Callaway County?
Callaway County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

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