For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 451 students in Atchison County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Atchison County, MO are Rock Port Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School and Tarkio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Atchison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Port Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Nebraska St
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Rock Port, MO 64482
(660) 744-6294
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
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
Atchison County 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 Atchison County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Atchison County, MO include Rock Port Elementary School, Fairfax Elementary School and Tarkio Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atchison County?
4 public preschools are located in Atchison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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