For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,242 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 40% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Mid-buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Skaith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Alabama
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4009
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4270
Gr: PK | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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?
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).
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