For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 451 students in Atchison County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, MO are Fairfax Elementary School, Rock Port Elementary School and Tarkio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Atchison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Rock Port Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Tarkio Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Pine St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Atchison County, MO include Fairfax Elementary School, Rock Port Elementary School and Tarkio Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison County?
4 public preschools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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