For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 472 students in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City, MO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2005
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2005
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City, MO include Central High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Palestine West and Oak Park Northeast, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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