For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,464 students in 64134, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 217 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 64134, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 64134, MO are Ruskin High School, Truman Elementary School and Ervin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64134 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64134, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 64134, MO Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruskin High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7000 E 111th St
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7400
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 James A. Reed Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8100
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8100
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Ervin Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11115 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7100
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7100
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Crittenton Treatment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10918 Elm Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 765-6600
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 765-6600
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Ingels Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11600 Food Ln
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7850
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7850
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
9201 E. Bannister Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8500
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8500
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 64134, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in 64134, MO include Ruskin High School, Truman Elementary School and Ervin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64134?
6 public schools are located in 64134.
What percentage of students in 64134 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 64134 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64134?
64134 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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