For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,266 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, MO are Oak Grove Elementary School, Mid-buchanan Elementary School and Rushville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buchanan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Cook Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3221 Se State Rte H
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8681 Sw State Rte 116
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #44.
Skaith Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4072
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
2509 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Helen M Davis (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2900 Scott Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 232-1446
Grades: Inquire with school
| 72 students
1520 N Second St
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4190
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4240
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
1909 S Twelfth St
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4280
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
1415 N 26th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
1211 N 18th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4410
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, MO include Oak Grove Elementary School, Mid-buchanan Elementary School and Rushville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buchanan County, MO?
6 public preschools are located in Buchanan County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County, MO?
Buchanan County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).
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