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Best Elementary Schools in Kansas City, Missouri

Compare 67 elementary schools in Kansas City. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

67
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
70,027
Total Students
Across Kansas City
12.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
67 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score14%
ELA Assessment Score18%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 801 students at Guadalupe Centers Elementary.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Elementary Schools in Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri offers 67 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.

Warford Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
11400 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64137
2.2
Rating
Students
407
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%

Fleetridge Elem.

publicelementaryK-5
13001 E 55Th St, Kansas City, MO 64133
2.2
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%

Elementary School

charter schoolelementaryPK-4
3435 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111
2.2
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%

Brookside Charter Elementary

charter schoolelementaryPK-5
1815 East 63Rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64130
2.2
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
20%

Indian Creek Elem.

publicelementaryK-5
9801 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64114
2.2
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%

University Academy-Lower

charter schoolelementaryPK-5
6801 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
2.1
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
19%

Norfleet Elem.

publicelementaryK-5
6140 Norfleet Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133
2
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%

Truman Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
9601 James A. Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134
2
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%

Compass Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
5401 E. 103Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64137
1.7
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%

Eastwood Hills Elem.

publicelementaryK-5
5290 Sycamore, Kansas City, MO 64129
1.7
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%

Allen Village Elementary Acade

charter schoolelementaryGrade 3-5
706 W 42Nd St, Kansas City, MO 64111
1.5
Rating
Students
87
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Gordon Parks Elem.

charter schoolelementaryPK-4
3715 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO 64111
1.5
Rating
Students
131
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%

Dobbs Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
9400 Eastern, Kansas City, MO 64138
1.2
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Westridge Elem.

publicelementaryK-5
8500 E 77Th St, Kansas City, MO 64138
1
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Ervin Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5
11115 Bennington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64134
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
9%

Ingels Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
11600 Food Ln, Kansas City, MO 64134
1
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Center Elem.

publicelementaryK-5
8401 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
1
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%

Hope Leadership Academy

charter schoolelementaryK-5
2800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128
1
Rating
Students
108
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%

Guadalupe Centers Elementary

charter schoolelementaryPK-5
5123 E Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64127
1
Rating
Students
801
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7%

Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.

publicelementaryPK-PK
8100 N Congress, Kansas City, MO 64153
0
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Kansas City, Missouri?

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 12.2:1.