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Best 64053 Missouri Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,113 students in 64053, MO.

The top ranked public high school in 64053, MO is Van Horn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 64053 have an score of 14% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 64053, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 64053 have a of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Van Horn High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best 64053, MO Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Van Horn High School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
:

Bottom 50%

1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360

Gr: 9-12 | 1,113 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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64053, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Mt. Washington Elementary School (Closed 2009)

570 Evanston
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 418-4350

Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 64053, MO?

The top ranked public high schools in 64053, MO include Van Horn High School.

How many public high schools are located in 64053?

1 public high schools are located in 64053.

What is the racial composition of students in 64053?

64053 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).