For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 644 students in Caruthersville, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Caruthersville, MO are Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School and Caruthersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caruthersville, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Caruthersville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Caruthersville, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Caruthersville, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Caruthersville, MO include Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School and Caruthersville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Caruthersville?
2 public preschools are located in Caruthersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Caruthersville?
Caruthersville public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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