For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,888 students in 64056, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64056, MO are Buckner Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Cler-mont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64056 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64056, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64056, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Grades: K-4
| 326 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Grades: 5-6
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 64056, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64056, MO include Buckner Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Cler-mont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64056?
9 public elementary schools are located in 64056.
What is the racial composition of students in 64056?
64056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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