For the 2024-25 school year, there are 76 public preschools serving 25,930 students in Jackson County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MO are Daniel Young Elementary School, Hale Cook Elementary School and John W. Luff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daniel Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Hale Cook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7302 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
John W. Luff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
James Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 Nw Park Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3650
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Lone Jack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Bynum
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 697-3539
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 697-3539
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Border Star Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6321 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1010.
Three Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Little Blue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7645
Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7645
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #1313.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Grades: PK-1
| 140 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Procter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1616.
Blackburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1818.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1919.
Crossroads - Central Street
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #2020.
Ott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2121.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2222.
Pitcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9915 E 38th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Rank: #2323.
Foreign Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #2424.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #2525.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2626.
Holliday Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7227 Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1950
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1950
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #2727.
Carver Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #2828.
Cassell Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2929.
Gladstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 N Elmwood
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Butcher-greene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5302 E 140th
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5400
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Fairmount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
William Southern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #3535.
John T. Hartman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8111 Oak
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
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Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Kansas City (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2015 E 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
6330 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
2630 Topping
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-2750
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-2750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
B W Sheperd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
B. Banneker Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2411 E 70th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Brookside Frontier Mathsci. (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5605 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Cr Anderson Alternative High School At Fairview (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3850 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-8665
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-8665
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dale M Thompsontrails West (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4800 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Grades: Inquire with school
| 56 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Della Lamb @ Woodland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
500 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Grades: K-1
| 132 students
Derrick Thomas College Prep (Closed 2014)
Charter School
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 9-11
| 153 students
Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Derrick Thomas Junior Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Don Bosco Education Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
2640 Belleview
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Fairview Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1215 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-8655
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Fairview Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3850 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-4600
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students
Faxon Montessori (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2803 E 51st
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
9010b Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Grades: 9
| 320 students
9010 Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Grades: 8-9
| 948 students
2500 High Grove Rd
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5500
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5500
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Hope Academy - Bennington Camp (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
6400 E 23rd
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
4101 E 53rd St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
10900 Marsh
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7900
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7900
Grades: 1-6
| 322 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MO include Daniel Young Elementary School, Hale Cook Elementary School and John W. Luff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
76 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Three Trails Elementary School vs. Ott Elementary School, Holliday Montessori vs. Border Star Montessori, Little Blue Elementary School vs. Spring Branch Elementary School
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