For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,603 students in Dunklin County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunklin County, MO are Senath-hornersville Elementary School, Holcomb Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunklin County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dunklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dunklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senath-hornersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 S State
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2515
Senath, MO 63876
(573) 738-2515
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Holcomb, MO 63852
(573) 792-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S State Rte 53
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-3109
Campbell, MO 63933
(573) 246-3109
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Clarkton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 162
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Clarkton, MO 63837
(573) 448-3712
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dunklin County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunklin County, MO include Senath-hornersville Elementary School, Holcomb Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dunklin County?
8 public preschools are located in Dunklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunklin County?
Dunklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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