For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,291 students in 64156, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in 64156, MO are Bell Prairie Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Gateway 6th Grade Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64156 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64156, MO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64156, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 N Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 N Indiana Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Gr: 6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Staley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
4901 Ne Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 734-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64156, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64156, MO include Bell Prairie Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Gateway 6th Grade Center.
How many public schools are located in 64156?
5 public schools are located in 64156.
What is the racial composition of students in 64156?
64156 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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