For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 719 students in Cooper County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cooper County, MO are Bunceton Elementary School, Pilot Grove Elementary School and Blackwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooper County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cooper County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Cooper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bunceton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Grades: PK-6
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Pilot Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Blackwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Doddridge Ave.
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Otterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Cooper County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cooper County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cooper County, MO include Bunceton Elementary School, Pilot Grove Elementary School and Blackwater Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cooper County?
5 public preschools are located in Cooper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooper County?
Cooper 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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