For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,015 students in Dallas County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, MO are Skyline Elementary School and Mallory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
20663 Us-65
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Urbana, MO 65767
(417) 993-4225
Gr: PK-4 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Mallory Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Buffalo, MO 65622
(417) 345-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 State Rd P
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Long Lane, MO 65590
(417) 345-7749
Gr: K-4 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas County, MO include Skyline Elementary School and Mallory Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas County?
2 public preschools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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