Best Carter County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 597 students in Carter County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Carter County, MO are East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 Broadway
Van Buren, MO 63965
(573) 323-4266
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Carter County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Carter County, MO include East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carter County, MO?
2 public preschools are located in Carter County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County, MO?
Carter County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).

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