For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,180 students in 64130, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 64130, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64130, MO are Brookside Charter Middle School, Brookside Charter Elementary School and Carver Dual Language School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64130 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64130, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64130, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Carver Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
George Melcher Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3958 Chelsea
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2803 E 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-5010
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64130, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64130, MO include Brookside Charter Middle School, Brookside Charter Elementary School and Carver Dual Language School.
How many public schools are located in 64130?
6 public schools are located in 64130.
What percentage of students in 64130 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 64130 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64130?
64130 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.