For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 764 students in 64137, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 149 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 64137, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64137, MO are Dale M Thompson/trails West S, Burke Academy and Warford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64137 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64137, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64137, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Burke Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Hickman Mills Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Warford Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Cleveland
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-8150
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-8150
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 E. 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7750
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7750
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64137, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64137, MO include Dale M Thompson/trails West S, Burke Academy and Warford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64137?
4 public schools are located in 64137.
What percentage of students in 64137 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 64137 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64137?
64137 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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