For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,569 students in Pulaski County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, MO are Dixon Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Laquey R-v Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pulaski County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 N Pine Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Laquey R-v Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Gr: PK-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Commercial
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Crocker, MO 65452
(573) 736-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
909 Us Rte. 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
12225 Pulaski Avenue
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Gr: PK | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, MO include Dixon Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Laquey R-v Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pulaski County?
7 public preschools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pulaski County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pulaski County include: Richland Elementary School vs. Laquey R-v Elementary School, Laquey R-v Elementary School vs. Richland Elementary School, Crocker Elementary School vs. Laquey R-v Elementary School
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