For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,128 students in 64124, MO.
The top ranked public schools in 64124, MO are Scuola Vita Nuova Charter, Northeast High School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64124 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64124, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64124, MO Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Northeast High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Van Brunt
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3300
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
436 Prospect Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3605
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3605
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4904 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
64124, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4904 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64124, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64124, MO include Scuola Vita Nuova Charter, Northeast High School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64124?
4 public schools are located in 64124.
What is the racial composition of students in 64124?
64124 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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