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Best Kansas City 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 187 public schools serving 78,822 students in Kansas City, MO (there are , serving 15,625 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Kansas City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Kansas City, MO are Nashua Elementary School, Park Hill High School and Shoal Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Kansas City, MO (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
221 Ne 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Park Hill High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,936 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9000 Ne Flintlock Rd
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 736-7150
Gr: K-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Graden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8804 Hwy 45 Nw
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4340
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Summit Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13100 E 147th St
Kansas City, MO 64149
(816) 986-4210
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
English Landing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Nw Klamm Dr
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4370
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3220 Ne 67th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5040
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9201 N Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Fox Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
545 Ne 106 St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7100 Nw Hampton Road
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4310
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 N Chariton
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4390
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9201 N Indiana Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Gr: 6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Staley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
New Mark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Ne 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5290
Gr: 7-8 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8100 N Troost
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
Briarcliff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Northwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Gr: K-12
Rank: #3030.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5704 N Northwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6301 N Michigan Dr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5150
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3232.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Hale Cook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7302 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4624 N Norton
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5120
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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Kansas City, Missouri 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Kansas City (Closed 2010)
2015 E 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Ace Middle School (Closed 2013)
6330 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Askew Elementary School (Closed 2011)
2630 Topping
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-2750
Gr: K-8
Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
B W Sheperd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Gr: Inquire with school | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
B. Banneker Academy (Closed 2023)
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Baptistemanagement School (Closed 2011)
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Gr: K-12
Barry School (Closed 2023)
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Blenheim Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2411 E 70th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Brookside Frontier Mathsci. (Closed 2012)
5605 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Cr Anderson Alternative High School At Fairview (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3850 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-8665
Gr: 9-12
Dale M Thompsontrails West (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4800 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Gr: Inquire with school | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Day Treatment (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Gr: 2-12
Della Lamb @ Woodland (Closed 2018)
500 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Gr: K-1 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Derrick Thomas College Prep (Closed 2014)
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Gr: 9-11 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy (Closed 2014)
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Derrick Thomas Junior Academy (Closed 2014)
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Don Bosco Education Center (Closed 2012)
531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Douglass Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
2640 Belleview
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Gr: PK
Fairview Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1215 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-8655
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Fairview Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3850 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Faxon Montessori (Closed 2011)
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Gr: PK-6
Genesis Promise Acad-lower Lv Elementary School (Closed 2013)
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Genesis Promise Acad-upper Lv Middle School (Closed 2013)
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Geo. Washington Carver Elementary School (Closed 2011)
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Gr: K-8
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Gr: K-8
Golden Oaks Education Center (Closed 2004)
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Graceland Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2803 E 51st
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Gr: K-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hickman Mills Freshman Center (Closed 2020)
9010b Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Gr: 9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hickman Mills Junior High School (Closed 2015)
9010 Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Gr: 8-9 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hope Academy - Bennington Camp (Closed 2023)
1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
J. A. Rogers Middle School (Closed 2009)
6400 E 23rd
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
J. S. Chick Elementary School (Closed 2008)
4101 E 53rd St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Kansas City, MO include Nashua Elementary School, Park Hill High School and Shoal Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas City?
187 public schools are located in Kansas City.
What percentage of students in Kansas City go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Kansas City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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