For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,687 students in 64127, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64127, MO are Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School, Wendell Phillips Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64127 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64127, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64127, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Grades: 5-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Bales
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
64127, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
5000 East 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3465
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3465
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 64127, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64127, MO include Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School, Wendell Phillips Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64127?
6 public elementary schools are located in 64127.
What is the racial composition of students in 64127?
64127 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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