For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 873 students in 64108, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64108, MO are Guadalupe Centers Middle School and Primitivo Garcia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64108 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64108, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64108, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Juvenile Center
Charter School
625 E 26th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 64108, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64108, MO include Guadalupe Centers Middle School and Primitivo Garcia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64108?
4 public elementary schools are located in 64108.
What is the racial composition of students in 64108?
64108 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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