For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 2,362 students in Jefferson County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MO are James E. Freer Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Crystal City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James E. Freer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Hanover
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Barnhart, MO 63012
(636) 464-2951
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11470 Hwy C
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3291
Hillsboro, MO 63050
(636) 944-3291
Gr: PK-4 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Crystal City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Mississippi
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Crystal City, MO 63019
(636) 937-4411
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
849 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-5184
Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 282-5184
Gr: PK | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Rock Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-1040
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
6180 Hwy M
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-6530
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Joachim Ave
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
6208 Hwy 61-67
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4408
Imperial, MO 63052
(636) 464-4408
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, MO include James E. Freer Elementary School, Grandview Elementary School and Crystal City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
11 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Early Childhood Center vs. James E. Freer Elementary School, James E. Freer Elementary School vs. Early Childhood Center, James E. Freer Elementary School vs. Windsor Elementary School
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