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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 Score57%
ELA Assessment Score61%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 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 1,947 students at Park Hill High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Park Hill High
publichighGrade 9-12
7701 Nw Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64153
7.1
Rating
Students
1,947
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
Rising Hill Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
7301 Ne 108Th St., Kansas City, MO 64157
7
Rating
Students
407
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
72%
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
201 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
6.5
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
58%
Nashua Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
221 Ne 114Th St, Kansas City, MO 64155
6.5
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Shoal Creek Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
9000 Ne Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, MO 64157
6.5
Rating
Students
795
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
64%
Bell Prairie Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3000 Ne 108Th St, Kansas City, MO 64156
6.4
Rating
Students
642
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
62%
Summit Pointe Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
13100 E 147Th St, Kansas City, MO 64149
6.2
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
64%
English Landing Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
6500 Nw Klamm Dr, Kansas City, MO 64151
6
Rating
Students
435
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
58%
Northview Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
9201 N Indiana, Kansas City, MO 64156
6
Rating
Students
656
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Hawthorn Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
8200 N Chariton, Kansas City, MO 64152
5.9
Rating
Students
450
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
62%
Union Chapel Elem.
publicelementaryK-5
7100 Nw Hampton Road, Kansas City, MO 64152
5.8
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
59%
Fox Hill Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
545 Ne 106 St, Kansas City, MO 64155
5.7
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
56%
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
charter schoolelementaryK-5
6903 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64113
5.5
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Gateway 6Th Grade Center
publicmiddleGrade 6-6
9201 N Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO 64156
5.5
Rating
Students
882
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
58%
Lakeview Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6720 Nw 64Th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
5.4
Rating
Students
653
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
57%
University Academy-Upper
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6801 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
5.3
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Clardy Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
8100 N Troost, Kansas City, MO 64118
5.3
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
50%
Lincoln College Academy Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2012 E 23Rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64109
5.3
Rating
Students
583
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
51%
Hale Cook Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
7302 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO 64114
5.2
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
New Mark Middle
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
515 Ne 106Th St, Kansas City, MO 64155
5.1
Rating
Students
965
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
49%
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.