For the 2025 school year, there are 67 public middle schools serving 25,855 students in Jackson County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MO are B W Sheperd School, Academie Lafayette Armour Ims and Delta Woods Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grain Valley South Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Se Ryan Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-3499
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-3499
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Paul Kinder Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3930 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3560
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3560
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Grandview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 325-1353
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Lea Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 W Persel
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1175
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Rank: #1414.
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3175
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3175
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #1515.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Se 12th St
Oak Grove, MO 64075
(816) 690-4154
Oak Grove, MO 64075
(816) 690-4154
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1717.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1818.
Hilltop School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne Gregory Blvd
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1919.
Lone Jack High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
313 S Bynum Rd
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 697-3539
Lone Jack, MO 64070
(816) 697-3539
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
Rank: #2020.
Burke Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Hickman Mills Dr
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2121.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #2222.
Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Grades: 5-8
| 135 students
Rank: #2323.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #2424.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12650 Manchester
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5600
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 316-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #2525.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #2626.
Foreign Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Warwick
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 418-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #2727.
Allen Village Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
706 W 42nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #2828.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #2929.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1656 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5385
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5385
Grades: 7-8
| 817 students
Rank: #3030.
Brookside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #3131.
Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3232.
Martin City Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 133rd St
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 316-5700
Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 316-5700
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #3333.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #3434.
Bingham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5490
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5490
Grades: 7-8
| 758 students
Rank: #3535.
Raytown Central Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10601 E 59th St
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7400
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 537 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 middle schools in Jackson County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MO include B W Sheperd School, Academie Lafayette Armour Ims and Delta Woods Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
67 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: Pioneer Ridge Middle School vs. Bingham Middle School, Bingham Middle School vs. Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Paul Kinder Middle School vs. Delta Woods Middle School
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