For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,166 students in 64056, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 64056, MO are Spring Branch Elementary School, Indian Trails Elementary School and Randall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64056 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64056, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64056, MO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
18400 East Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Gr: PK | 106 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64056, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64056, MO include Spring Branch Elementary School, Indian Trails Elementary School and Randall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64056?
5 public preschools are located in 64056.
What is the racial composition of students in 64056?
64056 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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