For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,282 students in 64151, MO (there are 5 private schools, serving 373 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 64151, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64151, MO are English Landing Elementary School, Lakeview Middle School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64151 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64151, MO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64151, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
English Landing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Nw Klamm Dr
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4370
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4370
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5704 N Northwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5801 Nw Waukomis
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4410
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4410
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Nw Chatham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4330
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4330
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Line Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Nw Waukomis Dr
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4320
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4320
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Russell Jones Educational Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lead Innovation Studio
Alternative School
7201 N. Line Creek Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4130
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4130
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64151, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64151, MO include English Landing Elementary School, Lakeview Middle School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64151?
10 public schools are located in 64151.
What percentage of students in 64151 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 64151 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64151?
64151 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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