For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,162 students in Marion County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, MO are Marion Co. Elementary School, Palmyra Elementary School and A. D. Stowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Co. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
A. D. Stowell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Union
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0980
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Pearl St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
544 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-3054
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-3054
Grades: PK
| 172 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mississippi Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
312 Munger Lane
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1857
Grades: Inquire with school
| 27 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, MO include Marion Co. Elementary School, Palmyra Elementary School and A. D. Stowell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
5 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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