Best Public Schools in Zip Code 64503

Summary:

The 64503 zip code area in Missouri is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Skaith Elementary and Pickett Elementary) and 1 middle school (Spring Garden Middle). These schools serve a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools, Pickett Elementary shines with the highest proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels, significantly outperforming the St. Joseph school district and state averages. In contrast, Spring Garden Middle stands out for its lower student-teacher ratio and higher 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency, though its overall performance lags behind the elementary schools.

The data also reveals significant proficiency gaps across the schools, particularly in Mathematics and Science, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates. While the schools have similar spending per student, their performance appears inconsistent, suggesting a need for more targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this high-poverty student population and ensure more consistent academic success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)						MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pickett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3923 Pickett Rd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4330	250	22	11.2	100.0%	166 (66.4%)	11 (4.4%)	28 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	40 (16.0%)	38.3	586^th of 900 public elementary schools	34.9%		44.3	517^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.9%	69	32.3	42.2	14.4	51.5			20.1		44.0						$15,041	$502	$14,539
Skaith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4701 Schoolside Ln	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4370	398	28	14.1	100.0%	234 (58.8%)	32 (8.0%)	51 (12.8%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	69 (17.3%)	33	641^st of 900 public elementary schools	28.8%		36.3	596^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.2%	45	42.8	36.3	14.1	38.8			15.9		41.7	32.6	26.2				$13,424	$466	$12,958
Spring Garden Middle	Public	6-8	5802 S 22nd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4380	404	29	14.0	100.0%	285 (70.5%)	18 (4.5%)	56 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	38 (9.4%)	40.5	271^st of 438 public middle schools	38.1%		32.5	310^th of 451 public middle schools	31.3%	39				36.2	32.6	38.4		27.5				31.6	26.2	40.9	$15,355	$200	$15,155

Cities Near Zip Code 64503

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saint Joseph	0.72 mi	30	248^th
Faucett	7.35 mi	2	64^th
Cosby	9.33 mi	1	4^th
Easton	9.74 mi	1	121^st
Amazonia	11.37 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.