For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,015 students in Dallas County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline Elementary School and Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dallas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Grades: PK-4
| 719 students
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Grades: K-4
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dallas County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline Elementary School and Mallory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas County?
2 public preschools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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