For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,687 students in Excelsior Springs, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO are Elkhorn Elementary School, Excelsior Springs High School and Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Excelsior Springs, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Excelsior Springs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Excelsior Springs, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34684 Hwy 10
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leavenworth
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Cornerstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Wornall Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crown Hill Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Center
Magnet School
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Grades: PK
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO include Elkhorn Elementary School, Excelsior Springs High School and Lewis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Excelsior Springs?
8 public schools are located in Excelsior Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior Springs?
Excelsior Springs public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Excelsior Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Excelsior Springs include: Cornerstone Elementary School vs. Lewis Elementary School, Excelsior Springs Middle School vs. Excelsior Springs High School
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