For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 3,902 students in Franklin County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, MO are Beaufort Elementary School, Coleman Elementary School and Nike Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Hwy 50
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4536 Coleman Rd
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Gr: PK-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1771 W Springfield
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3571
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Dell Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Lonedell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7466 Hwy Ff
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Lonedell, MO 63060
(636) 629-0401
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Elton Ave.
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2141
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Gerald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Fitzgerald
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 646-4041
Gerald, MO 63037
(573) 646-4041
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
228 South Indian Prode Drive
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
831 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Washington, MO 63090
(636) 390-2942
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
895 Bardot St
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Saint Clair, MO 63077
(636) 629-3500
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1132 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, MO include Beaufort Elementary School, Coleman Elementary School and Nike Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
13 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Beaufort Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Sullivan Primary vs. St. Clair Elementary School, St. Clair Elementary School vs. Sullivan Primary
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