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Best Platte County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,788 students in Platte County, MO. The top-ranked public preschools in Platte County, MO are Central Elementary School, Compass Elementary School and Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Platte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Kentucky
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
North Platte Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Scout St
Camden Point, MO 64018
(816) 280-3422
Gr: PK-2 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1951 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Barry School
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Gerner Family Early Educational Center
8100 N Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Gr: PK | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Platte County, MO

Platte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barry School (Closed 2023)
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Paxton School (Closed 2023)
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rising Star Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
St. Paul French Immersion Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Platte County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Platte County, MO include Central Elementary School, Compass Elementary School and Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School. Platte County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public preschools are located in Platte County?
7 public preschools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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