For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,401 students in Lafayette County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lafayette County, MO are Santa Fe Elementary School, Wellington-napoleon Elementary School and Concordia 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 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lafayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 W Walnut
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Wellington-napoleon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Wellington, MO 64097
(816) 240-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Concordia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sw 4th St
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2261
Concordia, MO 64020
(660) 463-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Third St
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Odessa, MO 64076
(816) 633-5334
Gr: PK-2 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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, Wellington-napoleon Elementary School and Concordia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lafayette County?
5 public preschools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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