Top 10 Best Clay County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 4,468 students in Clay County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, MO are Rising Hill Elementary School, Bell Prairie Elementary School and Kearney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Kearney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Linden West Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7333 N Wyandotte St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Wornall Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Chouteau Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 N Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #88.
Winnwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4531 Ne 44th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Gracemor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 N Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakwood Manor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 N Flora Av
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5180
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
9600 Ne 79th St
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5324
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
6479 N Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5250
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Ne 83rd St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5100
Grades: PK-1
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4116
Grades: PK
| 75 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, MO

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
502 N Water
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Grades: 1-12
| 39 students
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
455 School Way
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
600 West Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Maple Valley (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2575 Ne Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Grades: Inquire with school
| 51 students
800 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, MO include Rising Hill Elementary School, Bell Prairie Elementary School and Kearney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County, MO?
15 public preschools are located in Clay County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, MO?
Clay County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).

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