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Best Linn County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 966 students in Linn County, MO. The top-ranked public preschools in Linn County, MO are Walt Disney Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Bucklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Linn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 E California
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
128 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2241
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Linn Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Linn County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Linn County, MO include Walt Disney Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Bucklin Elementary School. Linn County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in Linn County?
5 public preschools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

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