For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,343 students in 64153, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 220 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 64153, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64153, MO are Park Hill High School, Congress Middle School and Alfred L. Renner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64153 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64153, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64153, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Hill High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Alfred L. Renner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7401 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
8100 N Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Gr: PK | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64153, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64153, MO include Park Hill High School, Congress Middle School and Alfred L. Renner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64153?
4 public schools are located in 64153.
What percentage of students in 64153 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 64153 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64153?
64153 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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