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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 Score7%
ELA Assessment Score11%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 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 1,155 students at East High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Genesis School Inc.
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3800 E 44Th St, Kansas City, MO 64130
1.2
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Dobbs Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9400 Eastern, Kansas City, MO 64138
1.2
Rating
Students
320
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
East High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1924 Van Brunt Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.1
Rating
Students
1,155
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
2415 Agnes Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.1
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
10%
Hogan Preparatory Acad Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 7-8
6409 Agnes, Kansas City, MO 64132
1
Rating
Students
134
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
1%
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elem
charter schoolmiddlePK-6
2803 E 51St St, Kansas City, MO 64130
1
Rating
Students
391
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Guadalupe Centers Elementary
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
5123 E Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64127
1
Rating
Students
801
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7%
Hope Leadership Academy
charter schoolelementaryK-5
2800 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128
1
Rating
Students
108
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Kipp Kc Legacy High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1522 Winchester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64126
1
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Delasalle Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3737 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
1
Rating
Students
196
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3400 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
1
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
6%
Center Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
8401 Euclid Ave, Kansas City, MO 64132
1
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Ingels Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
11600 Food Ln, Kansas City, MO 64134
1
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Ervin Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
11115 Bennington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64134
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
9%
B. Banneker Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
7050 Askew, Kansas City, MO 64132
1
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
2%
Primitivo Garcia Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1000 W 17Th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
1
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
George Melcher Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
3958 Chelsea, Kansas City, MO 64130
1
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Central Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3611 East Linwood, Kansas City, MO 64128
1
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
M. L. King Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
4848 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110
1
Rating
Students
768
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
8%
Northeast Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
4904 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124
1
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
6%
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.