For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 714 students in Bates County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Bates County, MO are Rich Hill Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School and Hume Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bates County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Bates County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bates County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rich Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E Poplar St
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Rich Hill, MO 64779
(417) 395-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Hume Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South Delaware
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Butler, MO 64732
(660) 679-3912
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bates County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Bates County, MO include Rich Hill Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School and Hume Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bates County?
5 public preschools are located in Bates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bates County?
Bates County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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