For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 965 students in 64037, MO (there are 2 private schools, serving 141 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 64037, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64037, MO are Lafayette Co. High School, Rolling Meadow School and Lafayette Co. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64037 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64037, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64037, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Co. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-3661
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Meadow School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 W 29th St
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-2924
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Co. Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807b W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Higginsville, MO 64037
(660) 584-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64037, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64037, MO include Lafayette Co. High School, Rolling Meadow School and Lafayette Co. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 64037?
4 public schools are located in 64037.
What percentage of students in 64037 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 64037 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64037?
64037 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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