For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,215 students in 64109, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 64109, MO are Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Faxon Elementary School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64109 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
64109, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B W Sheperd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Gr: Inquire with school | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Gr: K-8
Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2830 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64109, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64109, MO include Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Faxon Elementary School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 64109?
3 public preschools are located in 64109.
What is the racial composition of students in 64109?
64109 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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