For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 349 students in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Fairlane is Compass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 E. 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7750
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7750
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City, MO include Compass Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Fairlane, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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