For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,283 students in 64050, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 64050, MO are Mill Creek Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Ott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 64050 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64050, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64050, MO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Ott Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 64050, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 64050, MO include Mill Creek Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Ott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64050?
4 public preschools are located in 64050.
What is the racial composition of students in 64050?
64050 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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