For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 543 students in Carroll County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, MO are Tina-avalon Elementary School, Hale Elementary School and Bosworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Carroll County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tina-avalon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11896 Hwy 65
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Tina, MO 64682
(660) 622-4212
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bosworth Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 E Eldridge St
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Bosworth, MO 64623
(660) 534-7311
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Ninth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Norborne Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Fifth
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Norborne, MO 64668
(660) 593-3616
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Carroll County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 N Jefferson
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-2535
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
300 E Ninth St
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Carrollton, MO 64633
(660) 542-3472
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
18760 Cardinal Rd
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
18760 Cardinal Rd
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Stet, MO 64680
(660) 484-3122
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, MO include Tina-avalon Elementary School, Hale Elementary School and Bosworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
5 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll 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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