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Best East Side Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,195 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in East Side are Pitcher Elementary School, Carver Dual Language School and Trailwoods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pitcher Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9915 E 38th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Carver Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Trailwoods Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 E 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
George Melcher Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3958 Chelsea
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO include Pitcher Elementary School, Carver Dual Language School and Trailwoods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City?
7 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).

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