For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,314 students in 64156, MO.
The top ranked public schools in 64156, MO are Bell Prairie Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Gateway 6th Grade Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64156 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64156, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64156, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 N Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 N Indiana Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Grades: 6
| 869 students
Rank: #44.
Staley High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: n/an/a
4901 Ne Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64156, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64156, MO include Bell Prairie Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Gateway 6th Grade Center.
How many public schools are located in 64156?
5 public schools are located in 64156.
What is the racial composition of students in 64156?
64156 public schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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