For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 659 students in Cedar County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cedar County, MO is El Dorado Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Dorado Springs Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Grand Ave
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
El Dorado Springs, MO 64744
(417) 876-3112
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
906 South Street
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5143
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5143
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cedar County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cedar County, MO include El Dorado Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cedar County?
3 public preschools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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