For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public preschools serving 21,726 students in Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Kansas City, MO are Rising Hill Elementary School, Bell Prairie Elementary School and Hale Cook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, 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 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Hale Cook Elementary 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
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary 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
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 254 students
Rank: #77.
Pathfinder Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-6670
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-6670
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5100 N Highland
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Linden West Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7333 N Wyandotte St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1010.
Chouteau Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 N Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1111.
Crossroads - Central Street
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
| 356 students
Rank: #1212.
Gracemor Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5125 N Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1313.
Pitcher Elementary 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
| 261 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 629 students
Rank: #1515.
Frontier School Of Innovation
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
| 643 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oakwood Manor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5900 N Flora Av
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5180
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5180
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Winnwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Ne 44th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 348 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 455 students
Rank: #2020.
Gladstone Elementary 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
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy For Integrated Arts
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: #2222.
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
| 381 students
Rank: #2323.
Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #2424.
Brookside Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2525.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ac Prep Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6410 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-7704
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-7704
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #2828.
Contract
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3708 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
James Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Scarritt
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Trailwoods Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 E 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #3131.
Kc International-wallace
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 Wallace Ave
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Rank: #3232.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6400 E 23rd St
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4775
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4775
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #3333.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
436 Prospect Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3605
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3605
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #3434.
Gordon Parks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Wyoming
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #3535.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
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Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
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
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
2411 E 70th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
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
500 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Grades: K-1
| 132 students
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 9-11
| 153 students
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
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
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
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Grades: K-12
| 45 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
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Kansas City, MO include Rising Hill Elementary School, Bell Prairie Elementary School and Hale Cook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kansas City?
57 public preschools are located in Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kansas City include: Holliday Montessori vs. Border Star Montessori, Elementary School vs. Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, John T. Hartman Elementary School vs. Border Star Montessori
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