For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 681 students in Nodaway County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nodaway County, MO are Jefferson Elementary School, Northeast Nodaway Elementary School and South Nodaway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nodaway County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Nodaway County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nodaway County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37614 Us Hwy 136
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Conception Junction, MO 64434
(660) 944-2417
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 S. High School Ave.
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Ravenwood, MO 64479
(660) 937-3125
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
South Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Morehouse
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Barnard, MO 64423
(660) 652-3718
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
West Nodaway R-i Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
North Nodaway Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 6th St
Pickering, MO 64476
(660) 927-3322
Pickering, MO 64476
(660) 927-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
418 East Second Street
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 562-3233
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nodaway County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nodaway County, MO include Jefferson Elementary School, Northeast Nodaway Elementary School and South Nodaway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nodaway County?
6 public preschools are located in Nodaway County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway County?
Nodaway County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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