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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 Score12%
ELA Assessment Score19%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 732 students at Northeast High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Raytown Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4900 Pittman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133
1.9
Rating
Students
667
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
13%
Kc International-Wallace
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
414 Wallace Ave, Kansas City, MO 64125
1.7
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
15%
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-M
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
5605 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110
1.7
Rating
Students
74
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
Compass Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
5401 E. 103Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64137
1.7
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Trailwoods Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
6201 E 17Th St, Kansas City, MO 64126
1.7
Rating
Students
388
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
James Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
5810 Scarritt, Kansas City, MO 64123
1.7
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Southeast High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3500 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131
1.7
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Eastwood Hills Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
5290 Sycamore, Kansas City, MO 64129
1.7
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Center Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
326 E 103Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64114
1.6
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
Rogers Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
6400 E 23Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64129
1.6
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
15%
Garfield Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
436 Prospect Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64124
1.6
Rating
Students
531
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
15%
Allen Village Elementary Acade
charter schoolelementaryGrade 3-5
706 W 42Nd St, Kansas City, MO 64111
1.5
Rating
Students
87
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Gordon Parks Elem.
charter schoolelementaryPK-4
3715 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO 64111
1.5
Rating
Students
131
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
publichighGrade 7-12
4747 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
1.5
Rating
Students
669
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7%
Faxon Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1320 E 32Nd Terr, Kansas City, MO 64109
1.5
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Northeast High
publichighGrade 9-12
415 S Van Brunt, Kansas City, MO 64124
1.5
Rating
Students
732
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Hogan Preparatory Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1331 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64131
1.4
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3221 Indiana, Kansas City, MO 64128
1.4
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
5%
Whittier Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1012 Bales, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.4
Rating
Students
550
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
11%
Kipp Endeavor Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2700 E 18Th St, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.3
Rating
Students
665
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
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.