For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,554 students in 64118, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 64118, MO are Linden West Elementary School, Davidson Elementary School and Oakwood Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64118 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64118, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64118, MO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64118, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64118, MO include Linden West Elementary School, Davidson Elementary School and Oakwood Manor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64118?
4 public preschools are located in 64118.
What is the racial composition of students in 64118?
64118 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% 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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