Kansas›Wyandotte County›Kansas City
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 Score4%
ELA Assessment Score9%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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 1,903 students at Wyandotte High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Rosedale Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3600 Springfield, Kansas City, KS 66103
1
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
6%
Wyandotte High
publichighGrade 9-12
2501 Minneosta Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
1
Rating
Students
1,903
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
2%
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%
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2100 N 18Th St, Kansas City, KS 66104
1
Rating
Students
821
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
3%
Gloria Willis Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1735 N. 64Th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66102
1
Rating
Students
737
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
6%
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%
Central Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
925 Ivandale, Kansas City, KS 66101
1
Rating
Students
687
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
5%
Argentine Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2123 Ruby Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106
1
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
4%
D D Eisenhower Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2901 N 72Nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109
1
Rating
Students
634
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
3%
J C Harmon High
publichighGrade 9-12
2400 Steele Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106
1
Rating
Students
1,285
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
2%
Washington High
publichighGrade 9-12
7340 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS 66109
1
Rating
Students
1,180
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
1%
Piper Prairie Elementary
publicelementaryPK-K2
3131 N. 122Nd, Kansas City, KS 66109
0
Rating
Students
644
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Beyond The Bell
publichighGrade 9-12
2540 Junction Rd., Kansas City, KS 66106
0
Rating
Students
13
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bridges/Wyandot Academy
publichighK-12
3101 N. 10Th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104
0
Rating
Students
15
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
School For Blind High
publichighGrade 6-12
1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
0
Rating
Students
27
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
School For Blind Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102
0
Rating
Students
11
Student-Teacher
1:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
500 Reach
publichighGrade 12-12
7704 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66612
0
Rating
Students
76
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.