For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,089 students in 64109, MO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 64109, MO are Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Delasalle Charter High School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 64109 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Charter schools in 64109, MO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 64109, MO Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-0114
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 64109, MO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 64109, MO include Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Delasalle Charter High School and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 64109?
3 public charter schools are located in 64109.
What is the racial composition of students in 64109?
64109 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public charter schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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