For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 346 students in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public school in Lykins is Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Bales
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City, MO include Whittier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Lykins, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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