For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 984 students in 64109, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 64109, MO are B W Sheperd School, Lincoln College Academy Middle School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 64109 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Middle 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.
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 middle schools in 64109, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 64109, MO include B W Sheperd School, Lincoln College Academy Middle School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 64109?
3 public middle schools are located in 64109.
What is the racial composition of students in 64109?
64109 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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