The average student-teacher ratio in Missouri public preschools is approximately 11:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
External Sites
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
12110 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8100
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8100
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
228 South Indian Prode Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
9600 Ne 79th St
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5324
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5324
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
6479 N Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5250
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5250
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
1510 E Broadway St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-5
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
413 E Second St
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Jameson, MO 64647
(660) 828-4123
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Boncl Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
23526 Pike 9247
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Louisiana, MO 63353
(573) 754-5412
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Lutie Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Manes R-v School District
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
8939 Highway 95
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Mirabile Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
2954 Sw State Rte D
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Polo, MO 64671
(816) 586-4129
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Elias Michael Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
2 Gateway Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-0993
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
139 E Lincoln
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Kingston, MO 64650
(816) 586-3111
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Macon Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
501 S Main
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
New Cambria, MO 63558
(660) 226-5615
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
34520 N. Hwy. 41
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
New York Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
6061 Ne State Rte U
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2563
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Pilot Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Renick Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
101 Middle St
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Chilhowee Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Cowgill Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
341 E 6th St
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Cowgill, MO 64637
(660) 255-4415
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
12555 Partridge Run
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-7600
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 953-7600
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
395 W.veterans Memorial Parkwa
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6950
Warrenton, MO 63383
(636) 456-6950
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
150 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Malta Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Norborne Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
210 E Fifth
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
1515 Sw 300 Rd
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Missouri average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 11:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Missouri?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Missouri include External Sites, Doris Hoffman Early Learning C and Early Child. Education Center.
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