For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,293 students in Webster County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Webster County, MO are Fordland Elementary School, Seymour Elementary School and Niangua Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Center
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Seymour, MO 65746
(417) 935-2234
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Niangua Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 S Sentry Dr
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 881-2947
Rogersville, MO 65742
(417) 881-2947
Grades: PK-1
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 N Locust
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Webster County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Niangua, MO 65713
(417) 473-6101
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Sunrise (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
232 South Elm Street
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
232 S Elm St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-3439
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Webster County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Webster County, MO include Fordland Elementary School, Seymour Elementary School and Niangua Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Webster County?
5 public preschools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Webster County include: Fordland Elementary School vs. Seymour Elementary School, Seymour Elementary School vs. Fordland Elementary School, Niangua Elementary School vs. Seymour Elementary School
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