For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 820 students in Lewis County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewis County, MO are Canton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fourth St
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 288-5216
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25189 Heritage Ave
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Lewistown, MO 63452
(573) 209-3586
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 366
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Ewing, MO 63440
(573) 209-3403
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lewis County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lewis County, MO include Canton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lewis County?
2 public preschools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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