For the 2025 school year, there are 181 public elementary schools serving 69,106 students in Jackson County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MO are Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, Chapel Lakes Elementary School and James Walker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Chapel Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
James Walker Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
William Yates Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Lucy Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Ne Roanoke Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3690
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3690
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1609 Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3640
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3640
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #99.
Trailridge Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3651 Sw Windemere Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1290
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1290
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1010.
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Sw Pryor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-3380
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-3380
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13100 E 147th St
Kansas City, MO 64149
(816) 986-4210
Kansas City, MO 64149
(816) 986-4210
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1212.
Longview Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Sw Longview Park Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-4180
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-4180
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1313.
Delta Woods Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1414.
Summit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Sw Windemere Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1375
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1375
Grades: 6-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #1515.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27600 Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2330
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2330
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Sw 3rd St
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1260
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1260
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Se Millstone Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2250
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2250
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1818.
Sunny Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3700
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3700
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1919.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12709 S Smart Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2360
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2360
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2020.
Daniel Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2121.
Brittany Hill Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #2222.
Sni-a-bar Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5020
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5020
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #2323.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 W Main
Greenwood, MO 64034
(816) 986-1320
Greenwood, MO 64034
(816) 986-1320
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #2424.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2525.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Se Ranson Road
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4240
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4240
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2626.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Ne Blackwell Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2220
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2220
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2727.
Hale Cook Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7302 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Prairie Branch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Dillingham Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5070
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5070
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #3030.
Cordill-mason Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Sw Christiansen Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3610
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3610
Grades: K-5
| 698 students
Rank: #3131.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Nw Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 986-3310
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 986-3310
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #3232.
Moreland Ridge Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Sw Bishop Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3540
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #3333.
Grain Valley North Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31608 E Pink Hill Road
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 994-4800
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 994-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Buckner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7300
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
John W. Luff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
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Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2015 E 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
6330 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
2630 Topping
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-2750
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-2750
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
B W Sheperd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2727 Tracy Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 842-4644
Grades: Inquire with school
| 42 students
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2411 E 70th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
2103 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3440
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3440
Grades: 9
| n/a students
5605 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Cr Anderson Alternative High School At Fairview (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3850 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-8665
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-8665
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dale M Thompsontrails West (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4800 Grandview Road
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 763-3106
Grades: Inquire with school
| 56 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7190
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
500 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Grades: K-1
| 132 students
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 9-11
| 153 students
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
2640 Belleview
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Fairview Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1215 E Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-8655
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 418-8655
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Fairview Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3850 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-4600
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students
1320 East 32nd Terr
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6525
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3421 Cherry
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-6425
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2803 E 51st
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
9010b Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Grades: 9
| 320 students
9010 Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Grades: 8-9
| 948 students
2500 High Grove Rd
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5500
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5500
Grades: PK
| 131 students
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
6400 E 23rd
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
4101 E 53rd St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MO include Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, Chapel Lakes Elementary School and James Walker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
181 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Paul Kinder Middle School vs. Delta Woods Middle School, Holliday Montessori vs. Border Star Montessori, Raytown Central Middle School vs. Raytown Middle School
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