For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 406 students in Ozark County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ozark County, MO are Dora Elementary School, Bakersfield Elementary School and Lutie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Ozark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ozark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bakersfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 State Hwy O
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7593
Bakersfield, MO 65609
(417) 284-7593
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Lutie Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5802 Us Hwy 160
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Theodosia, MO 65761
(417) 273-4274
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
422 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gainesville, MO 65655
(417) 679-4416
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ozark County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ozark County, MO include Dora Elementary School, Bakersfield Elementary School and Lutie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ozark County?
4 public preschools are located in Ozark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark County?
Ozark County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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