For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 160 students in 64491, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in 64491, MO is Tarkio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 64491 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64491, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64491, MO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
64491, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64491, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64491, MO include Tarkio Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64491?
1 public preschools are located in 64491.
What is the racial composition of students in 64491?
64491 public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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