For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,394 students in 64153, MO (there are , serving 220 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 64153, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64153, MO are Park Hill High School, Congress Middle School and Alfred L. Renner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64153 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64153, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64153, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Hill High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #22.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Alfred L. Renner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7401 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
8100 N Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Grades: PK
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64153, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64153, MO include Park Hill High School, Congress Middle School and Alfred L. Renner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64153?
4 public schools are located in 64153.
What percentage of students in 64153 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 64153 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64153?
64153 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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