For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 735 students in 64137, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64137, MO are Dale M Thompson/trails West S, Burke Academy and Warford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64137 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64137, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64137, MO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Hickman Mills Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Warford Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Cleveland
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-8150
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-8150
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 E. 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7750
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7750
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
64137, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Dale M Thompsontrails West (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4800 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Grades: Inquire with school
| 56 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
9700 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 508-3405
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 508-3405
Grades: K-7
| n/a students
Transition Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-8242
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-8242
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 64137, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 64137, MO include Dale M Thompson/trails West S, Burke Academy and Warford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64137?
4 public elementary schools are located in 64137.
What is the racial composition of students in 64137?
64137 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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