For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 474 students in Madison County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Madison County, MO is Marquand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquand Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
419 Newberry
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Gr: PK-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, MO include Marquand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
2 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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