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Best 64131 Missouri Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,634 students in 64131, MO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 64131, MO are University Academy-upper, Ewing Marion Kauffman High School and Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 64131 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 28% statewide average). Charter schools in 64131, MO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public charter school average of 87% (majority Black).

Best 64131, MO Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 64131 Missouri

64131, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
B. Banneker Academy (Closed 2023)
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Paul Robeson Middle School (Closed 2005)
8201 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 64131, MO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 64131, MO include University Academy-upper, Ewing Marion Kauffman High School and Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 64131?
7 public charter schools are located in 64131.
What is the racial composition of students in 64131?
64131 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public charter schools average of 87% (majority Black).

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