For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,618 students in Johnson County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, MO are Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Crest Ridge Elementary School and Holden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Crest Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
94 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3315
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Leeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
Kingsville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adriatic
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Kingsville, MO 64061
(816) 597-3422
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
Rank: #66.
Chilhowee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
950 Hamilton Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Grades: PK-2
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Johnson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
92 Nw 58 Hwy
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Centerview, MO 64019
(660) 656-3843
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
301 West Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2496
Grades: PK
| 40 students
415 East Clark
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-9163
Grades: K
| 270 students
Warrensburg Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
438 E Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2616
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, MO include Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School, Crest Ridge Elementary School and Holden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
8 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Chilhowee Elementary School vs. Holden Elementary School, Ridge View Elementary School vs. Maple Grove Elementary School, Kingsville Elementary School vs. Holden Elementary School
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