For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 459 students in Livingston County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, MO are Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School and Livingston Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Livingston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4944 Hwy Dd
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Ludlow, MO 64656
(660) 738-4433
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Livingston Co. Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Waite St
Chula, MO 64635
(660) 639-3135
Chula, MO 64635
(660) 639-3135
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Gr: PK-1 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Livingston County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 Henry St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1653
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Verelle Peniston (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1530 Clay Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4215
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Livingston County, MO include Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School and Livingston Co. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Livingston County?
3 public preschools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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