For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,153 students in 64109, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 329 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 64109, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64109, MO are B W Sheperd School, Lincoln College Middle School and Delasalle Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64109 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln College Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #33.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
64109, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B W Sheperd (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
Faxon Montessori (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3515 Park
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-2650
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-2650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64109, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64109, MO include B W Sheperd School, Lincoln College Middle School and Delasalle Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in 64109, MO?
7 public schools are located in 64109, MO.
What percentage of students in 64109, MO go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 64109, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64109, MO?
64109, MO public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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