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Best 64116 Missouri Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,397 students in 64116, MO (there are , serving 473 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 64116, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64116, MO are Briarcliff Elementary School, North Kansas City High School and Crestview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64116 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64116, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best 64116, MO Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarcliff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
North Kansas City High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E 23rd Ave
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4327 N Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5070
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Educ. Development
Alternative School
2000 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 413-5000
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 64116, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64116, MO include Briarcliff Elementary School, North Kansas City High School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64116?
4 public schools are located in 64116.
What percentage of students in 64116 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 64116 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64116?
64116 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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