For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 483 students in Hickory County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO are Hermitage Elementary School, Weaubleau Elementary School and Wheatland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hickory County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hickory County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Weaubleau Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Center
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3668
Weaubleau, MO 65774
(417) 428-3668
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hickory County, MO include Hermitage Elementary School, Weaubleau Elementary School and Wheatland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hickory County?
3 public preschools are located in Hickory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory County?
Hickory County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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