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Best Jasper County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,918 students in Jasper County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, MO are Wildwood Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Royal Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jasper County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 S 11th
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
652 County Rd 180
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Royal Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Rolla St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Soaring Heights Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4604 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl Junction Primary K-1
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7045
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood And Pat Center
625 E. Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Preschool
1020 N Webb
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6070
Gr: PK | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Joplin Early Childhood Center
2825 S Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Gr: PK | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Madge T. James Kind. Center
211 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6075
Gr: K | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, MO include Wildwood Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Royal Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jasper County?
7 public preschools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

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