For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 586 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northeast Kansas City are Gladstone Elementary School and James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladstone Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 N Elmwood
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
James Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Scarritt
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO include Gladstone Elementary School and James Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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