For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 278 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 35%), 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 44% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
625 E. Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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