For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,417 students in 64056, MO (there are , serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 64056, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 64056, MO are Buckner Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Blue Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 64056 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 64056, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 64056, MO 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7440
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Cler-mont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7350
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Fort Osage High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Gr: 7-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Indian Trails Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7645
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Fire Prairie Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7158
Gr: 5-6 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7400
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Car. Tech. Ctr. At Ft. Osage
Vocational School
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7180
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7480
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
18400 East Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Gr: PK | 96 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 64056, MO?
The top ranked public schools in 64056, MO include Buckner Elementary School, Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Blue Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 64056?
14 public schools are located in 64056.
What percentage of students in 64056 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 64056 are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 64056?
64056 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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