For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,847 students in Lafayette County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, MO are Santa Fe Elementary School, Concordia Elementary School and Wellington-napoleon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Lafayette County Public Preschools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 W Walnut
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Concordia Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sw 4th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2261
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Wellington-napoleon Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Leslie Bell Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 20th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4341
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-4341
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Grandview Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Student Success Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Lexington, MO 64067
(660) 259-6676
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, MO include Santa Fe Elementary School, Concordia Elementary School and Wellington-napoleon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lafayette County, MO?
6 public preschools are located in Lafayette County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, MO?
Lafayette County, MO public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 34% (majority Black).
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