For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 16 students in 64804, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 15% of all K-12 students in 64804, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
Public schools in zipcode 64804 have a diversity score of 0.23, which is less than the Missouri public school average of 0.51.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64804, MO Public Schools (2025)
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1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 629-3410
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in 64804, MO?
1 public schools are located in 64804, MO.
What percentage of students in 64804 go to public school?
15% of all K-12 students in 64804 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64804?
64804 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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