For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 475 students in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Blue Hills is M. L. King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
M. L. King Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4848 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-2475
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-2475
Gr: PK-6 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Village Preschool
Charter School
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: PK | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO include M. L. King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City 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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