For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 996 students in Camden County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Camden County, MO are Elementary School and Macks Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Macks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 State Rd N
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Macks Creek, MO 65786
(573) 363-5977
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Camdenton, MO 65020
(573) 346-9239
Gr: PK-2 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1571 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-8899
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(573) 552-8899
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Camden County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Camden County, MO include Elementary School and Macks Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Camden County?
4 public preschools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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