For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 973 students in Ray County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Ray County, MO are Southwest Elementary School, Hardin-central Elementary School and Orrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ray County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Ray 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 Ray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 W Moss St
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin-central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Hardin, MO 64035
(660) 398-4394
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Orrick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kirkham
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3922
Orrick, MO 64077
(816) 770-3922
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Grades: PK-1
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ray County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Ray County, MO include Southwest Elementary School, Hardin-central Elementary School and Orrick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ray County?
4 public preschools are located in Ray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ray County?
Ray 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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