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Best 64056 Missouri Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,386 students in 64056, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 64056, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64056, MO are Buckner Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Blue Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64056 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64056, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best 64056, MO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Gr: 7-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Gr: 5-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Gr: K-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Sunshine Center
18400 East Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Gr: PK | 106 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 64056, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64056, MO include Buckner Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Blue Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64056?
14 public schools are located in 64056.
What percentage of students in 64056 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 64056 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64056?
64056 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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