For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
652 County Rd 180
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Grades: PK-3
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 E. Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Grades: PK
| 112 students
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).
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