Best Public Preschools in Carthage, MO (2025-26)

Best Carthage Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 270 students in Carthage, MO.

The top ranked public preschool in Carthage, MO is Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carthage, MO public preschools have an score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Carthage, MO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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652 County Rd 180
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085

Gr: PK-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: n/an/a

Early Childhood And Pat Center

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625 E. Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898

Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Carthage, MO?

The top ranked public preschools in Carthage, MO include Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Carthage?

2 public preschools are located in Carthage.

What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?

Carthage public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).