For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,340 students in St. Francois County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Francois County, MO are West County Elementary School and Bismarck R-v Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francois County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Francois County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Francois County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bismarck R-v Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Campus Drive
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Bismarck, MO 63624
(573) 734-6111
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Gr: PK-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Gr: PK-2 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
209 W College
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 701-1370
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Francois County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Francois County, MO include West County Elementary School and Bismarck R-v Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Francois County?
5 public preschools are located in St. Francois County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francois County?
St. Francois County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in St. Francois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in St. Francois County include: North County Primary vs. West County Elementary School, North County Primary vs. Central Elementary School
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