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Best Elementary Schools in Kansas City, Kansas
Compare 35 elementary schools in Kansas City. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
35
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
28,654
Total Students
Across Kansas City
13.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
35 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score12%
ELA Assessment Score13%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,495 students at Silver City Elem.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas offers 35 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
Eugene Ware Elem
publicelementaryK-5
4820 Oakland, Kansas City, KS 66102
1.7
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Mckinley Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1301 Armstrong, Kansas City, KS 66102
1.7
Rating
Students
243
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Bertram Caruthers Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1100 Waverly, Kansas City, KS 66104
1.7
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
M E Pearson Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
310 N 11Th St, Kansas City, KS 66102
1.6
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
16%
Frances Willard Elem
publicelementaryK-5
3400 Orville, Kansas City, KS 66102
1.5
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Banneker Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2026 N 4Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
1.2
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Noble Prentis Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2337 S 14Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66103
1.2
Rating
Students
193
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Chelsea Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2500 Wood, Kansas City, KS 66104
1.1
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
10%
Silver City Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
2515 Lawrence Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
1
Rating
Students
1,495
Student-Teacher
44:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Quindaro Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2800 Farrow, Kansas City, KS 66104
1
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Douglass Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1310 N 9Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
John Fiske Elem
publicelementaryK-5
625 S Valley, Kansas City, KS 66105
1
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Grant Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1510 N 4Th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
1
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Piper Prairie Elementary
publicelementaryPK-K2
3131 N. 122Nd, Kansas City, KS 66109
0
Rating
Students
644
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
School For Blind Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
0
Rating
Students
11
Student-Teacher
1:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Kansas City, Kansas?
There are several elementary schools in Kansas City, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Kansas City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Kansas City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Kansas City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Kansas City is 13.9:1.