For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 853 students in 64131, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 64131, MO are University Academy-lower and Academy For Integrated Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64131 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64131, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 64131, MO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
64131, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8201 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 64131, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 64131, MO include University Academy-lower and Academy For Integrated Arts.
How many public preschools are located in 64131?
2 public preschools are located in 64131.
What is the racial composition of students in 64131?
64131 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 37% (majority Black).
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