For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,242 students in Buchanan County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Buchanan County, MO are Mid-buchanan Elementary School, Oak Grove 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 43% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buchanan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Se State Rte H
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Faucett, MO 64448
(816) 238-1646
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
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
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Grades: PK-6
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Carden Park Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #66.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Grades: PK
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: PK
| 195 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 2023)
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
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Grades: K-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
1415 N 26th Street
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 571-4011
Grades: K-12
| 13 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 Mid-buchanan Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Rushville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buchanan County?
9 public preschools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Buchanan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Buchanan County include: Carden Park Elementary School vs. Oak Grove Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School vs. Carden Park Elementary School
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