Best Cass County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,454 students in Cass County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MO are East Lynne Elementary School and Archie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lynne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24706 S State Rte K
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Archie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
500 Eastwood
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Gr: PK-K | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant Hill Primary
304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
11706 E. 211th St.
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1210
Gr: PK | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MO include East Lynne Elementary School and Archie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
6 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

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