For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 541 students in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Argentine are Junction Elementary School and Silver City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS include Junction Elementary School and Silver City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Argentine City?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Argentine City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Argentine City?
the neighborhood of Argentine City public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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