For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 317 students in Kearney, MO.
The top ranked public preschool in Kearney, MO is Kearney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kearney, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kearney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
150 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Kearney, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kearney, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Kearney, MO include Kearney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kearney?
2 public preschools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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