For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,201 students in 64109, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 64109, MO are Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Faxon Elementary School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64109 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
64109, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B W Sheperd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2830 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
3515 Park
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-2650
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-2650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 64109, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 64109, MO include Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Faxon Elementary School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 64109?
3 public preschools are located in 64109.
What is the racial composition of students in 64109?
64109 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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