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Best Cooper County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 35%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bunceton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Main
Bunceton, MO 65237
(660) 427-5415
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pilot Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4115
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Blackwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Doddridge Ave.
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Otterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Hannah Cole Primary
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Gr: PK-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cooper County, MO

Cooper County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pilot Grove Middle School (Closed 2014)
107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276
(660) 834-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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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