For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,151 students in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public charter schools in South Kansas City are Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School, University Academy-upper and University Academy-middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO include Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School, University Academy-upper and University Academy-middle.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
6 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
the neighborhood of South Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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