For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,233 students in Pemiscot County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Pemiscot County, MO are Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Delta C-7 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pemiscot County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pemiscot County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Pemiscot County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 School Drive
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Wardell, MO 63879
(573) 359-0543
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Delta C-7 Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Charger Ln
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Deering, MO 63840
(573) 757-6615
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
709 E. Main Extension
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Pemiscot County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
External Locations (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1317 W State Hwy 84
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-1598
Gr: K-12
400 E Cleveland
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Gr: 5-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pemiscot County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Pemiscot County, MO include Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Delta C-7 Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pemiscot County?
7 public preschools are located in Pemiscot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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