For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 442 students in Shannon County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shannon County, MO are Winona Elementary School and Eminence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shannon County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Shannon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shannon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8256 State Hwy 19
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Winona, MO 65588
(573) 325-8101
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W Hwy 106
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shannon County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shannon County, MO include Winona Elementary School and Eminence Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shannon County?
2 public preschools are located in Shannon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shannon County?
Shannon County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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