For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,732 students in Clay County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, MO are Rising Hill Elementary School, Bell Prairie Elementary School and Maple 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 46% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Kearney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Chouteau Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 N Jackson
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Linden West Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7333 N Wyandotte St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N Highland
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Wornall Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Gracemor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5125 N Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Oakwood Manor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5900 N Flora Av
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5180
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5180
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Winnwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4531 Ne 44th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
9600 Ne 79th St
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5324
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5324
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
6479 N Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5250
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5250
Gr: PK | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Ne 83rd St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5100
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5100
Gr: PK-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
150 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 N Water
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 8%
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 9%
455 School Way
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Maple Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2575 Ne Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Gr: Inquire with school | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 Maple Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
17 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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