Best 66106 Kansas Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,316 students in 66106, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in 66106, KS are Junction Elementary School, Midland Trail and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 66106 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 66106, KS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 66106, KS Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Midland Trail
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5340 Oak Grove Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 66106, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in 66106, KS include Junction Elementary School, Midland Trail and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 66106?
5 public preschools are located in 66106.
What is the racial composition of students in 66106?
66106 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

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