For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,201 students in 64108, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 401 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 64108, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64108, MO are Lincoln College Prep., Guadalupe Centers High School and Guadalupe Centers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64108 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64108, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64108, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 958 students
Rank: #22.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kintsugi Academy
Charter School
625 E 26th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 561-4445
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Forest Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-5300
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-5300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
64108, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2640 Belleview
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
1619 E 24th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-1500
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
Mercy Hospital (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
24th And Gillham
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3390
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3390
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 483-8035
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 483-8035
Grades: 5-9
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64108, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64108, MO include Lincoln College Prep., Guadalupe Centers High School and Guadalupe Centers Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 64108?
6 public schools are located in 64108.
What percentage of students in 64108 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 64108 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64108?
64108 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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