For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,293 students in Webster County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, MO are Fordland Elementary School, Seymour Elementary School and Niangua Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Center
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Niangua Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
512 S Sentry Dr
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 881-2947
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 881-2947
Gr: PK-1 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
520 N Locust
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, MO include Fordland Elementary School, Seymour Elementary School and Niangua Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Webster County?
5 public preschools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Webster County include: Fordland Elementary School vs. Seymour Elementary School, Seymour Elementary School vs. Fordland Elementary School, Niangua Elementary School vs. Seymour Elementary School
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