For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,618 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, MO are Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Holden Elementary School and Knob Noster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson 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 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Knob Noster Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Crest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Leeton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Kingsville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Chilhowee Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
950 Hamilton Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Gr: PK-2 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
215 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Gr: K | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, MO include Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Holden Elementary School and Knob Noster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
8 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Chilhowee Elementary School vs. Holden Elementary School, Knob Noster Elementary School vs. Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Kingsville Elementary School vs. Holden Elementary School
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