For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,994 students in 64109, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 396 private students). 83% 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 Academy Middle School and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary 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 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Academy Middle School and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64109?
6 public schools are located in 64109.
What percentage of students in 64109 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 64109 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64109?
64109 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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