For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 198 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
The neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2026)
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Vocational School
1215 Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-5205
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-5205
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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