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Best 64127 Missouri Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,687 students in 64127, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64127, MO are Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School, Wendell Phillips Elementary School and Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 64127 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 64127, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best 64127, MO Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Gr: 5-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 Bales
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3850
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 64127 Missouri

64127, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
5000 East 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3465
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 64127, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 64127, MO include Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School, Wendell Phillips Elementary School and Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 64127?
6 public elementary schools are located in 64127.
What is the racial composition of students in 64127?
64127 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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