For the 2025 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 Richland Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Swedeborg 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 26% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 N Pine Street
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Dixon, MO 65459
(573) 759-7163
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Laquey R-v Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3245
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Us Rte. 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Grades: PK
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
12225 Pulaski Avenue
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Grades: PK
| 270 students
Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27600 Hwy Aa
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Laquey, MO 65534
(573) 765-3129
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6824 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4366
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
7077 Indiana Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-4081
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
8478 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-6262
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 76 students
7075 Pulaski Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 329-3855
Grades: 2-5
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Pulaski County, MO include Richland Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Swedeborg 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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