For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 160 students in Tarkio, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Tarkio, MO is Tarkio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarkio, MO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Tarkio have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Public Preschools in Tarkio, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarkio Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Pine St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4177
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Tarkio, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarkio Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 N 13th St
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Tarkio, MO 64491
(660) 736-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tarkio, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Tarkio, MO include Tarkio Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tarkio?
1 public preschools are located in Tarkio.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarkio?
Tarkio 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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