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Best Schools in Kansas City, Missouri
Compare 154 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
154
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
70,027
Total Students
Across Kansas City
12.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
154 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score42%
ELA Assessment Score50%
🎯 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 2,091 students at Staley High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
West Englewood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1506 Nw Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118
5
Rating
Students
435
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Briarcliff Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116
5
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
publichighK-12
4800 Grandview Rd, Kansas City, MO 64137
5
Rating
Students
22
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Congress Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8150 N Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153
4.9
Rating
Students
601
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
48%
Southeast Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
5704 N Northwood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151
4.9
Rating
Students
548
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
47%
Lincoln College Prep.
publichighGrade 9-12
2111 Woodland, Kansas City, MO 64108
4.9
Rating
Students
997
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
27%
Staley High
publichighGrade 9-12
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64156
4.9
Rating
Students
2,091
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
37%
Walden Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4701 Nw 56Th Street, Kansas City, MO 64151
4.8
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
50%
Maplewood Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6400 Ne 52Nd St, Kansas City, MO 64119
4.7
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elem
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
3421 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64109
4.7
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Plaza Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6501 Nw 72Nd St, Kansas City, MO 64151
4.7
Rating
Students
673
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Red Bridge Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
10781 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64114
4.7
Rating
Students
201
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Hopewell Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5801 Nw Waukomis, Kansas City, MO 64151
4.5
Rating
Students
483
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
44%
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
201 East Armour Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64113
4.5
Rating
Students
118
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
69.5%
Math Proficiency
20%
Alfred L. Renner Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
7401 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64153
4.4
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
40%
Liberty Oaks Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
8150 N Farley Ave, Kansas City, MO 64158
4.4
Rating
Students
496
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
39%
Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
7100 Nw Chatham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151
4.3
Rating
Students
466
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
44%
Prairie Point Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
8101 Nw Belvidere Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64152
4.3
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
43%
Lakewood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4624 N Norton, Kansas City, MO 64117
4.2
Rating
Students
185
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Border Star Montessori
publicmiddlePK-6
6321 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64113
4.2
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri is home to 154 schools serving over 70,027 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, Missouri?
There are 154 schools in Kansas City, serving 70,027 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 12.2:1.