For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,454 students in Cass County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MO are East Lynne Elementary School and Archie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lynne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24706 S State Rte K
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Archie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Polar Ln
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1514
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Eklund St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2119
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
11706 E. 211th St.
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1210
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1210
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Gr: K-12
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
21001 South School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Gr: 9
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
11706 E 211th St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Gr: K-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Gr: 7-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MO include East Lynne Elementary School and Archie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
6 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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