Sugar Creek: Schools & Education
Sugar Creek schools: 2 public schools. Abraham Mallinson Elementary is the largest at 272 students (grades 2-5). Total enrollment: 412 students.
- ~1,624 residents per school (vs Missouri ~285).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,624 residents per school. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 412 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 23 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 334 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 81.1% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Summit Salon Academy Kansas City |
| Nearest College · City | Independence |
| Nearest College · Phone | (816) 252-4247 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.5 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sugar Creek Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 102 S Sterling Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (816) 701-3489 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 64054 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1872 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12