For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 853 students in 64114, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 64114, MO are Hale Cook Elementary School and John T. Hartman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64114 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64114, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64114, MO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hale Cook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7302 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
John T. Hartman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8111 Oak
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1750
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
8817 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64114, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64114, MO include Hale Cook Elementary School and John T. Hartman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64114?
3 public preschools are located in 64114.
What is the racial composition of students in 64114?
64114 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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