The average public preschool diversity score in Missouri is approximately 0.54 per year (2025).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Missouri is currently Davidson Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.70
0.79
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.72
Most Diverse Public Preschools in Missouri (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
5100 N Highland
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Rank: #22.
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-2
14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Rank: #33.
Winnwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
4531 Ne 44th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
3700 Woodland Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3580
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3580
Rank: #55.
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
2616 Shepard Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3660
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
3301 New Haven Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 214-3640
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Willow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
11022 Schuetz Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 213-8018
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 213-8018
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
6325 Hunter Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7430
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7430
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-1
11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
4047 Juniata St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 772-4545
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK
2201 E. Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3400
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Gladstone Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
335 N Elmwood
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Gracemor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
5125 N Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK
3580 Woodson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-3624
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-3624
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Bridgeway Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
11635 Oakbury Ct
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 213-8012
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 213-8012
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Clippard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-4
2880 Hopper Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-5720
Rank: #9 - 189. - 18.
Derby Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
4000 Derby Ridge Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3270
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3270
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Woerner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
6131 Leona St
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 481-8585
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
West Blvd. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
319 West Blvd North
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3670
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3670
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
William Southern Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
3199 Parkwood Ln
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8015
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 213-8015
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK
11097 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8100
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8100
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Alpha Hart Lewis
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3200
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3200
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Linden West Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
7333 N Wyandotte St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Buder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
5319 Lansdowne Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 352-4343
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Premier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-8
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 645-9600
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
520 S Minnesota
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-2030
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-4
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Parkade Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
111 Parkade Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3630
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 214-3630
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
John W. Luff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Chouteau Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
3701 N Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK
909 Us Rte. 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Robert Drummond Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
3721 St Bridget Ln
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8419
Saint Ann, MO 63074
(314) 213-8419
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-6
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average public preschools diversity score?
The Missouri average public preschools diversity score is 0.54 for 2025.
What are public preschools with the most diversity score in Missouri?
The best top ranked public preschools in Missouri include Davidson Elementary School, Noel Primary and Winnwood Elementary School.
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