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Best Schools in Kansas City, Kansas
Compare 58 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
58
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
28,654
Total Students
Across Kansas City
13.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
58 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score27%
ELA Assessment Score30%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 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 1,045 students at Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Piper Creek Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
4420 N. 107Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66109
5.3
Rating
Students
598
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
55%
Junction Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2570 South 42Nd Street, Kansas City, KS 66106
3.5
Rating
Students
234
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
publichighGrade 8-12
1610 N 8Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
3.5
Rating
Students
1,045
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
28%
Piper Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4400 North 107 Street, Kansas City, KS 66109
3.4
Rating
Students
680
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
35%
Delaware Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1601 North 130Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66115
3.2
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Oak Grove Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
5340 Oak Grove Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106
3
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Piper High
publichighGrade 9-12
13021 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS 66109
3
Rating
Students
913
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Emerson Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1429 S 29Th, Kansas City, KS 66106
3
Rating
Students
171
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
37%
Frank Rushton Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
2605 W 43Rd Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103
3
Rating
Students
359
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Turner Elem
publicmiddlePK-6
1800 South 55Th, Kansas City, KS 66106
2.9
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
27%
Midland Trail
publicelementaryPK-5
3101 South 51St Street, Kansas City, KS 66106
2.9
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
26%
Thomas A Edison Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1000 Locust Street, Kansas City, KS 66103
2.7
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
West Park Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2600 N. 44Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104
2.7
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
New Stanley Elem
publicelementaryK-5
3604 Metropolitan, Kansas City, KS 66106
2.7
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Stony Point South
publicelementaryK-5
150 South 78Th St, Kansas City, KS 66111
2.2
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Lowell Brune Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2200 N. 89Th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66109
2.2
Rating
Students
432
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mark Twain Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2300 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
2.2
Rating
Students
222
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Alfred Fairfax Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
2226 N 85Th St, Kansas City, KS 66109
2
Rating
Students
52
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
John F Kennedy Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2600 N 72Nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109
2
Rating
Students
419
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Claude A Huyck Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1530 N 83Rd Street, Kansas City, KS 66112
2
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Kansas City
Kansas City, Kansas is home to 58 schools serving over 28,654 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kansas City, Kansas?
There are 58 schools in Kansas City, serving 28,654 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.