For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,788 students in Platte County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Platte County, MO are Central Elementary School, Compass Elementary School and Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Platte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Kentucky
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
North Platte Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Scout St
Camden Point, MO 64018
(816) 280-3422
Camden Point, MO 64018
(816) 280-3422
Grades: PK-2
| 106 students
Rank: #55.
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: n/an/a
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
8100 N Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Grades: PK
| 398 students
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Grades: 5-8
| 451 students
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Grades: 4-5
| 437 students
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Grades: K
| 201 students
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Platte County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Platte County, MO include Central Elementary School, Compass Elementary School and Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Platte County?
7 public preschools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Platte County include: Compass Elementary School vs. Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School, Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School vs. Compass Elementary School, Pathfinder Elementary School vs. Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School
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