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Best St. Clair County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 408 students in St. Clair County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO are Osceola Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School and Appleton City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 St. Clair County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
76 Se Hwy Ww
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-8333
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15012 Ne State Route 52
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-5467
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Appleton City Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Roscoe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Sw 300 Rd
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2376
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Clair County, MO include Osceola Elementary School, Hudson Elementary School and Appleton City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Clair County?
3 public preschools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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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