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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 Score8%
ELA Assessment Score12%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 590 students at Hickman Mills Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Westridge Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
8500 E 77Th St, Kansas City, MO 64138
1
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Allen Village Preschool
charter schoolelementaryPK-PK
706 West 42Nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64111
0
Rating
Students
9
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Allen Village Primary Academy
charter schoolelementaryK-K2
706 W 42Nd St., Kansas City, MO 64111
0
Rating
Students
66
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alternative Resource Ctr.
publichighGrade 6-12
3100 Main St Ste 206, Kansas City, MO 64111
0
Rating
Students
2
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Northwest Reg. Youth Ctr.
publichighGrade 6-12
4901 Ne Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156
0
Rating
Students
20
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jackson County Juvenile Ctr.
publichighGrade 6-12
625 E 26Th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
0
Rating
Students
24
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yellow Jacket Early Learning
publicelementaryPK-PK
8817 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114
0
Rating
Students
120
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Freda Markley Early Childhood
publicelementaryPK-PK
9201 E. Bannister Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134
0
Rating
Students
190
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hickman Mills Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9010A Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
0
Rating
Students
590
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Early Child. Education Ctr.
publicelementaryPK-PK
9600 Ne 79Th St, Kansas City, MO 64158
0
Rating
Students
45
Student-Teacher
1:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gashland Elementary
publicelementaryPK-1
500 Ne 83Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64118
0
Rating
Students
218
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr.
publicelementaryPK-PK
8100 N Congress, Kansas City, MO 64153
0
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Barry School
publicelementaryPK-5
2001 Nw 87Th Terr, Kansas City, MO 64154
0
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Platte Purchase Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9400 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 64155
0
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.