For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,445 students in the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Loma Vista is Santa Fe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Loma Vista, Kansas City, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8908 Old Santa Fe Rd
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7950
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7950
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City, MO include Santa Fe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Loma Vista, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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