For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 370 students in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Highland Gardens is Davidson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 N Highland
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City, MO include Davidson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 57% 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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