For the 2024-25 school year, there are 186 public schools serving 78,530 students in Kansas City, MO (there are 73 private schools, serving 15,812 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 Park Hill High School, Rising Hill Elementary School and B W Sheperd 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 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), 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 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kansas City, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,857 students
Rank: #22.
Rising Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #44.
Nashua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
221 Ne 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9000 Ne Flintlock Rd
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 736-7150
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 736-7150
Grades: K-5
| 883 students
Rank: #66.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 712 students
Rank: #88.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3220 Ne 67th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5040
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5040
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Graden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8804 Hwy 45 Nw
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4340
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4340
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Summit Pointe Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 536 students
Rank: #1111.
English Landing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Nw Klamm Dr
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4370
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4370
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1212.
Northview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 N Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1313.
Hawthorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 N Chariton
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4390
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4390
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1414.
Fox Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 Ne 106 St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1515.
Union Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7100 Nw Hampton Road
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4310
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4310
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1616.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 N Indiana Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Grades: 6
| 923 students
Rank: #1717.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 497 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #1919.
Hale Cook Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 284 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
Magnet 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
| 574 students
Rank: #2121.
Clardy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 N Troost
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
New Mark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Ne 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5290
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5290
Grades: 7-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2323.
Briarcliff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Dale M Thompson/trails West S
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 27 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Northwood School
Magnet 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: #2626.
West Englewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1506 Nw Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2727.
Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5704 N Northwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2828.
University Academy-upper
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #2929.
Staley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 Ne Shoal Creek Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,897 students
Rank: #3030.
Congress Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #3131.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Maplewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Plaza Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Red Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10781 Oak
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #3535.
Walden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
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Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Kansas City (Closed 2010)
Charter School
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
B. Banneker Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
Brookside Frontier Mathsci. (Closed 2012)
Charter School
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
Della Lamb @ Woodland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
500 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Grades: K-1
| 132 students
Derrick Thomas College Prep (Closed 2014)
Charter School
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 9-11
| 153 students
Derrick Thomas Elementary Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Derrick Thomas Junior Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Don Bosco Education Center (Closed 2012)
Charter School
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
Faxon Montessori (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
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
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Grades: K-12
| 45 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
Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Hope Academy - Bennington Camp (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
10900 Marsh
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7900
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7900
Grades: 1-6
| 322 students
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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 Park Hill High School, Rising Hill Elementary School and B W Sheperd School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas City?
186 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 31% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kansas City include: Walden Middle School vs. Lakeview Middle School, Raytown Central Middle School vs. Raytown Middle School, Holliday Montessori vs. Border Star Montessori
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