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Best 64134 Missouri Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,971 students in 64134, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 208 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 64134, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64134, MO are Ruskin High School, Truman Elementary School and Ervin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64134 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64134, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best 64134, MO Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruskin High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 E 111th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 James A. Reed Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8100
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Ervin Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10530 Greenwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Crittenton Treatment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10918 Elm Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 765-6600
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Ingels Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 Food Ln
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7850
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
11115 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7600
Gr: 8 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Freda Markley Early Childhood
9201 E. Bannister Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8500
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 64134 Missouri

64134, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2020)
10900 Marsh
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7900
Gr: 1-6 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Symington Elementary School (Closed 2020)
8650 Ruskin Way
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8050
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 64134, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64134, MO include Ruskin High School, Truman Elementary School and Ervin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64134?
7 public schools are located in 64134.
What percentage of students in 64134 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 64134 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64134?
64134 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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