For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,080 students in 64128, MO.
The top ranked public schools in 64128, MO are Contract, Central High School and Hope Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64128 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64128, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64128, MO Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Contract
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3708 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2005
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2005
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Hope Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-1213
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-1213
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3611 East Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2100
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 410 students
64128, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4510 Linwood
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-6825
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-6825
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3640 Benton Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2850
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-2850
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Teenage Parents Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5419 East 36th St
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-6875
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 418-6875
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64128, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64128, MO include Contract, Central High School and Hope Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 64128?
4 public schools are located in 64128.
What is the racial composition of students in 64128?
64128 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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