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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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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