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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 Score19%
ELA Assessment Score23%
🎯 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)3 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 679 students at Center Sr. High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Martin City Elem.
publicmiddleK-8
201 E 133Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64145
2.4
Rating
Students
638
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
22%
Guadalupe Centers Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
2640 Belleview Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
2.3
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
25%
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%
Guadalupe Centers High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1524 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64108
2.2
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
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%
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%
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%
John T. Hartman Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
8111 Oak, Kansas City, MO 64114
2.2
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
27%
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%
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%
Ac Prep Elementary
publicmiddlePK-8
6410 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64132
2
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Maple Valley School
publichighK-12
2575 Ne Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155
2
Rating
Students
35
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-U
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
5605 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
2
Rating
Students
160
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
5000 E.17Th St., Kansas City, MO 64127
2
Rating
Students
111
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Center Sr. High
publichighGrade 9-12
8715 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
2
Rating
Students
679
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
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%
Wendell Phillips Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
2400 Prospect, Kansas City, MO 64127
2
Rating
Students
324
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Contract
publichighPK-12
3708 Linwood, Kansas City, MO 64128
2
Rating
Students
32
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
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%
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
816 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105
1.9
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
15%
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.