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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 Score13%
ELA Assessment Score15%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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 1,147 students at Turner High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
Hazel Grove Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2401 N 67Th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
1.9
Rating
Students
537
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
16%
Welborn Elem
publicelementaryK-5
5200 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66104
1.8
Rating
Students
504
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
Whittier Elem
publicelementaryK-5
295 S 10Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102
1.8
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
19%
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%
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%
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%
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-6
6425 Riverview, Kansas City, KS 66106
1.5
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Arrowhead Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1715 N 82Nd Street, Kansas City, KS 66112
1.3
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
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%
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%
Turner High
publichighGrade 9-12
2211 South 55Th, Kansas City, KS 66106
1
Rating
Students
1,147
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
7%
F L Schlagle High
publichighGrade 9-12
2214 N 59Th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
1
Rating
Students
841
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
1%
Turner Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1312 South 55Th, Kansas City, KS 66106
1
Rating
Students
585
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
6%
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.