For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,516 students in Lincoln County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MO are Claude Brown Elementary School, Silex Elementary School and Main Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claude Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 West College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1601 S. Main Street
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Gr: PK | 211 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
300 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5081
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5081
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
207 8th St.
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Winfield, MO 63389
(636) 668-8195
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MO include Claude Brown Elementary School, Silex Elementary School and Main Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Silex Elementary School vs. Winfield Elementary School, Clarence Cannon Elementary School vs. Main Street Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School vs. Silex Elementary School
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