For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,201 students in 64108, MO (there are , serving 401 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 64108, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64108, MO are Lincoln College Prep., Guadalupe Centers High School and Guadalupe Centers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64108 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64108, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64108, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-8735
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
64108, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2640 Belleview
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Gr: PK
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1619 E 24th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-1500
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mercy Hospital (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
24th And Gillham
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3390
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3390
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 483-8035
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 483-8035
Gr: 5-9 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64108, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64108, MO include Lincoln College Prep., Guadalupe Centers High School and Guadalupe Centers Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 64108?
6 public schools are located in 64108.
What percentage of students in 64108 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 64108 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64108?
64108 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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