For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 949 students in Blue Springs, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Blue Springs, MO are Daniel Young Elementary School and James Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Springs, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Blue Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Blue Springs, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Young Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
James Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 51% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
3575 Sw Liggett Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3680
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3680
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Blue Springs, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Blue Springs, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Blue Springs, MO include Daniel Young Elementary School and James Lewis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blue Springs?
3 public preschools are located in Blue Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Springs?
Blue Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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