For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,087 students in 64055, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in 64055, MO are John W. Luff Elementary School, Sycamore Hills Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 64055 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 64055, MO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 64055, MO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John W. Luff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
William Southern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1511 Kings Hwy
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 64055, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in 64055, MO include John W. Luff Elementary School, Sycamore Hills Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 64055?
6 public preschools are located in 64055.
What is the racial composition of students in 64055?
64055 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
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