Best 64060 Missouri Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,424 students in 64060, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in 64060, MO are Kearney High School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Lens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64060 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64060, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best 64060, MO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kearney High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Gr: 10-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4114
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lens
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 South Campus Drive
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4798
Gr: 4-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Kearney Jr. High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Gr: 8-9 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4652
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Gr: 6-7 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Kearney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 903-1400
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
150 W State Route 92
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4650
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 64060, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64060, MO include Kearney High School, Hawthorne Elementary School and Lens.
How many public schools are located in 64060?
9 public schools are located in 64060.
What is the racial composition of students in 64060?
64060 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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