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Best Texas County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,900 students in Texas County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Texas County, MO are Plato Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Cabool Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Texas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Texas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Summersville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Highway 106 Richards Street
Summersville, MO 65571
(417) 932-4613
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Cabool Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Garst Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Raymondville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 W Hwy B
Raymondville, MO 65555
(417) 457-6237
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Licking Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 College Ave
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3024
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Success Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10341 Hwy 17
Success, MO 65570
(417) 967-2597
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Child Coop.
Special Education School
206 W Spruce St
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-3196
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Texas County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Texas County, MO include Plato Elementary School, Summersville Elementary School and Cabool Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Texas County?
8 public preschools are located in Texas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas County?
Texas County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Texas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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