For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 633 students in Polk County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, MO are Marion C. Early Elementary School and Humansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion C. Early Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5309 S Main
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2215
Morrisville, MO 65710
(417) 376-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Humansville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Oak St
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2221
Humansville, MO 65674
(417) 754-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 E Forest St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-5615
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-5615
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 E Broadway St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N.walnut Street
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Fair Play, MO 65649
(417) 654-2233
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, MO include Marion C. Early Elementary School and Humansville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
5 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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