For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,779 students in 64109, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64109, MO are B W Sheperd School, Lincoln College Academy Middle School and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64109 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Faxon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
64109, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B W Sheperd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2830 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-5325
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
3515 Park
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-2650
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-2650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 64109, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64109, MO include B W Sheperd School, Lincoln College Academy Middle School and Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64109?
5 public elementary schools are located in 64109.
What is the racial composition of students in 64109?
64109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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