For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 875 students in 64131, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 64131, MO are Academy For Integrated Arts and University Academy-lower. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64131 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64131, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64131, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
64131, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
8201 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 64131, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 64131, MO include Academy For Integrated Arts and University Academy-lower.
How many public preschools are located in 64131?
2 public preschools are located in 64131.
What is the racial composition of students in 64131?
64131 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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