6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Kansas City, Missouri

197 schools · 114 Elementary · 27 Middle · 33 High · 23 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 152

Private: 45

Districts: 32

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 24%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $75,565
Median home value: $228,836
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 56%

How Kansas City compares

Missouri rank

#123 of 257

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Missouri avg (6.3)

Median household income

$76k

115% of Missouri median

Schools in this city

186

About Schools in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri puts 147 ranked public schools in front of parents — a wide field that spans high-performing neighborhood elementaries, solid middle schools, and a long tail of schools working to close persistent achievement gaps. The city average sits at 5.9 out of 10, which places Kansas City in the middle of Missouri's urban districts. That average matters less than the spread: 37 schools, roughly one in four, score 7.0 or above, meaning strong options exist across multiple zip codes if parents know where to look.

The top of the rankings is anchored by Hale Cook Elementary, which scores 9.2 — the highest mark among all 147 ranked schools and a meaningful outlier relative to the city average. English Landing Elementary (8.8) and Hawthorn Elementary (8.6) round out a cluster of high-performing elementaries, suggesting that the elementary tier holds the most concentrated pockets of excellence in Kansas City. The middle school picture is also encouraging: Walden Middle (8.7) and Lakeview Middle (8.5) rank among the top five schools citywide, which matters for families thinking beyond the next enrollment decision and planning a K–8 trajectory.

For practical school searching, the 25% threshold is the most useful filter. One in four schools clears the 7.0 mark, so parents willing to consider schools outside their immediate neighborhood have real choices. District boundaries in Kansas City are fragmented — multiple districts operate within city limits — so a school's district affiliation often affects enrollment eligibility more than geography alone. Confirm which district a specific address falls under before narrowing your list.

Parents moving to Kansas City should cross-reference these rankings with school-level trend data, not just current scores. A school at 6.2 on an upward trajectory may be a stronger long-term bet than one at 7.1 that has plateaued. Use the rankings as a first filter, then dig into individual school profiles for test score growth, student-to-teacher ratios, and program offerings before making a final call.

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Elementary Schools

114 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HALE COOK ELEMENTARY 354 students · Pre-K–6th	354	Pre-K–6th	9.3
2	ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. 434 students · Kindergarten–5th	434	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
3	RISING HILL ELEMENTARY 391 students · Pre-K–5th	391	Pre-K–5th	8.6
4	HAWTHORN ELEM. 429 students · Kindergarten–5th	429	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
5	FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY 629 students · Pre-K–8th	629	Pre-K–8th	8.2
6	LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY 170 students · Kindergarten–5th	170	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
7	BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY 318 students · Kindergarten–5th	318	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
8	MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY 318 students · Pre-K–5th	318	Pre-K–5th	7.7
9	GORDON PARKS ELEM. 114 students · Pre-K–4th	114	Pre-K–4th	7.6
10	TRUMAN ELEMENTARY 292 students · Kindergarten–5th	292	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
11	AC PREP ELEMENTARY 367 students · Pre-K–8th	367	Pre-K–8th	7.6
12	HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI 348 students · Pre-K–6th	348	Pre-K–6th	7.6
13	GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY 403 students · Pre-K–6th	403	Pre-K–6th	7.5
14	HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY 481 students · Kindergarten–5th	481	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
15	NASHUA ELEMENTARY 358 students · Kindergarten–5th	358	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
16	RED BRIDGE ELEM. 223 students · Kindergarten–5th	223	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
17	CHOUTEAU ELEMENTARY 386 students · Pre-K–5th	386	Pre-K–5th	7.3
18	DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY 621 students · Pre-K–5th	621	Pre-K–5th	7.3
19	PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY 360 students · Pre-K–6th	360	Pre-K–6th	7.2
20	GRACEMOR ELEMENTARY 655 students · Pre-K–5th	655	Pre-K–5th	7.2
21	WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY 407 students · Kindergarten–5th	407	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
22	GARFIELD ELEMENTARY 483 students · Pre-K–6th	483	Pre-K–6th	7.1
23	TRAILWOODS ELEMENTARY 350 students · Pre-K–6th	350	Pre-K–6th	7.1
24	SUMMIT POINTE ELEM. 541 students · Kindergarten–5th	541	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
25	TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHL 471 students · Kindergarten–5th	471	Kindergarten–5th	7.1

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26	ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM. 437 students · Kindergarten–5th	437	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
27	GENESIS SCHOOL INC. 209 students · Pre-K–8th	209	Pre-K–8th	6.8
28	MARTIN CITY ELEM. 640 students · Kindergarten–8th	640	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
29	CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL 455 students · Pre-K–6th	455	Pre-K–6th	6.8
30	SHOAL CREEK ELEM. 865 students · Kindergarten–5th	865	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
31	KC INTERNATIONAL-WALLACE 654 students · Pre-K–8th	654	Pre-K–8th	6.7
32	ALLEN VILLAGE PRIMARY ACADEMY 74 students · Kindergarten–2nd	74	Kindergarten–2nd	6.7
33	FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION 643 students · Pre-K–5th	643	Pre-K–5th	6.7
34	TOPPING ELEMENTARY 331 students · Kindergarten–5th	331	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
35	UNION CHAPEL ELEM. 601 students · Kindergarten–5th	601	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
36	INGELS ELEMENTARY 255 students · Kindergarten–5th	255	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
37	FAXON ELEMENTARY 305 students · Pre-K–6th	305	Pre-K–6th	6.6
38	NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY 672 students · Kindergarten–5th	672	Kindergarten–5th	6.5
39	ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS 270 students · Pre-K–6th	270	Pre-K–6th	6.4
40	BORDER STAR MONTESSORI 254 students · Pre-K–6th	254	Pre-K–6th	6.4
41	PRIMITIVO GARCIA ELEMENTARY 425 students · Pre-K–6th	425	Pre-K–6th	6.4
42	ALLEN VILLAGE ELEMENTARY ACADE 102 students · 3rd–5th	102	3rd–5th	6.3
43	LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY 422 students · Pre-K–8th	422	Pre-K–8th	6.3
44	WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY 307 students · Pre-K–6th	307	Pre-K–6th	6.2
45	SOUTHEAST ELEM. 502 students · Kindergarten–5th	502	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
46	SCUOLA VITA NUOVA CHARTER 391 students · Kindergarten–8th	391	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
47	ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 641 students · Pre-K–5th	641	Pre-K–5th	6.1
48	CLARDY ELEMENTARY 496 students · Kindergarten–5th	496	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
49	BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY 742 students · Pre-K–5th	742	Pre-K–5th	6.1
50	THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM. 442 students · Kindergarten–5th	442	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
51	INDIAN CREEK ELEM. 292 students · Kindergarten–5th	292	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
52	ROGERS ELEMENTARY 599 students · Pre-K–6th	599	Pre-K–6th	6.0
53	FOX HILL ELEMENTARY 624 students · Kindergarten–5th	624	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
54	CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY 389 students · Kindergarten–5th	389	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
55	LINE CREEK ELEM. 351 students · Kindergarten–5th	351	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
56	GUADALUPE CENTERS ELEMENTARY 791 students · Pre-K–5th	791	Pre-K–5th	5.7
57	PITCHER ELEMENTARY 261 students · Pre-K–6th	261	Pre-K–6th	5.7
58	EASTWOOD HILLS ELEM. 336 students · Kindergarten–5th	336	Kindergarten–5th	5.7
59	Academie Lafayette Oak Elem 498 students · Kindergarten–5th	498	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
60	KIPP ENDEAVOR ACADEMY 566 students · Pre-K–8th	566	Pre-K–8th	5.6
61	HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 96 students · Kindergarten–5th	96	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
62	RAVENWOOD ELEMENTARY 330 students · Kindergarten–5th	330	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
63	COMPASS ELEMENTARY 332 students · Kindergarten–5th	332	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
64	GASHLAND ELEMENTARY 215 students · Pre-K–1st	215	Pre-K–1st	5.3
65	CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL 250 students · Kindergarten–5th	250	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
66	WHITTIER ELEMENTARY 528 students · Pre-K–6th	528	Pre-K–6th	5.2
67	WINNWOOD ELEMENTARY 251 students · Pre-K–5th	251	Pre-K–5th	5.2
68	ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 233 students · Pre-K–4th	233	Pre-K–4th	5.1
69	M. L. KING ELEMENTARY 746 students · Pre-K–6th	746	Pre-K–6th	5.1
70	PRAIRIE POINT ELEM. 437 students · Kindergarten–5th	437	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
71	GEORGE MELCHER ELEMENTARY 331 students · Pre-K–6th	331	Pre-K–6th	4.8
72	B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY 499 students · Pre-K–6th	499	Pre-K–6th	4.8
73	LIBERTY OAKS ELEM. 514 students · Kindergarten–5th	514	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
74	CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET 356 students · Pre-K–6th	356	Pre-K–6th	4.7
75	WESTRIDGE ELEM. 334 students · Kindergarten–5th	334	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
76	JAMES ELEMENTARY 261 students · Pre-K–6th	261	Pre-K–6th	4.6
77	JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY 381 students · Pre-K–6th	381	Pre-K–6th	4.5
78	LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY 374 students · Kindergarten–5th	374	Kindergarten–5th	4.5
79	WARFORD ELEMENTARY 379 students · Kindergarten–5th	379	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
80	PATHFINDER ELEM. 407 students · Pre-K–5th	407	Pre-K–5th	4.4
81	BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY 508 students · Pre-K–5th	508	Pre-K–5th	4.3
82	BOONE ELEM. 259 students · Kindergarten–5th	259	Kindergarten–5th	4.1
83	DOBBS ELEMENTARY 330 students · Kindergarten–5th	330	Kindergarten–5th	4.1
84	CENTER ELEM. 343 students · Kindergarten–5th	343	Kindergarten–5th	4.0
85	HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY ELEM 418 students · Pre-K–6th	418	Pre-K–6th	3.8
86	MILLENNIUM AT SANTE FE 317 students · Kindergarten–5th	317	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
87	NORFLEET ELEM. 309 students · Kindergarten–5th	309	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
88	KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL 554 students · Kindergarten–5th	554	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
89	UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER 605 students · Pre-K–5th	605	Pre-K–5th	3.4
90	FLEETRIDGE ELEM. 346 students · Kindergarten–5th	346	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
91	ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE CHERRY ELEM 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	3.3
Private Schools 23 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NOTRE DAME DE SION SCHOOL Private 196 students · Pre-K–8th	196	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ST PATRICK SCHOOL Private 123 students · Pre-K–8th	123	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ST REGIS ACADEMY Private 115 students · Pre-K–8th	115	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 131 students · Pre-K–8th	131	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Private 373 students · Pre-K–8th	373	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Private 109 students · Kindergarten–8th	109	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Private 146 students · Pre-K–8th	146	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 321 students · Pre-K–8th	321	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF ARTS Private 50 students · Pre-K–7th	50	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
10	ST PETER'S SCHOOL Private 389 students · Pre-K–8th	389	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	ST CHARLES BORROMEO ACCADMY Private 152 students · Pre-K–8th	152	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Private 450 students · Pre-K–8th	450	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 37 students · Pre-K–8th	37	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	ST THERESE SCHOOL Private 575 students · Kindergarten–8th	575	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
15	VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 468 students · Kindergarten–8th	468	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
16	BAMBINI CREATIVI Private 32 students · Pre-K–5th	32	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
17	OUR LADY OF HOPE Private 150 students · Kindergarten–8th	150	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
18	ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 3 students · Pre-K–TK	3	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
19	WESTPORT MONTESSORI Private 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	2	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
20	BARE ESSENTIALS HOME CARE INC Private 29 students · Pre-K–TK	29	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
21	UNION HILL DAY SCHOOL Private 16 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	16	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
22	GLAD TIDINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY & CHILD DEVELOPMENT Private 1 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	1	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
23	COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Private 20 students · Pre-K–3rd	20	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated

Middle Schools

27 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	FRONTIER SCHL OF INNOVATION-M 302 students · 6th–8th	302	6th–8th	8.6
2	LAKEVIEW MIDDLE 651 students · 6th–8th	651	6th–8th	8.6
3	WALDEN MIDDLE 745 students · 6th–8th	745	6th–8th	8.4
4	CONGRESS MIDDLE 623 students · 6th–8th	623	6th–8th	8.2
5	KANSAS CITY GIRLS PREP MIDDLE 135 students · 5th–8th	135	5th–8th	8.0
6	GUADALUPE CENTERS MIDDLE 354 students · 6th–8th	354	6th–8th	7.8
7	PLAZA MIDDLE 676 students · 6th–8th	676	6th–8th	7.8
8	MIDDLE SCHOOL 135 students · 5th–8th	135	5th–8th	7.7
9	GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER 869 students · 6th–6th	869	6th–6th	7.7
10	BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL 205 students · 6th–8th	205	6th–8th	7.4
11	HICKMAN MILLS 6TH 7TH GR CTR 652 students · 6th–8th	652	6th–8th	6.9
12	CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 410 students · 7th–8th	410	7th–8th	6.7
13	MAPLE PARK MIDDLE 602 students · 7th–8th	602	7th–8th	6.5
14	NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 557 students · 7th–8th	557	7th–8th	6.4
15	EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER 639 students · 6th–6th	639	6th–6th	5.9
16	NORTHGATE MIDDLE 686 students · 7th–8th	686	7th–8th	5.9
17	NEW MARK MIDDLE 1,029 students · 7th–8th	1,029	7th–8th	5.6
18	ALLEN VILLAGE JUNIOR ACADEMY 101 students · 6th–8th	101	6th–8th	5.5
19	UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE 277 students · 6th–8th	277	6th–8th	5.4
20	LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE 578 students · 6th–8th	578	6th–8th	5.4
21	HOGAN PREPARATORY ACAD MIDDLE 159 students · 7th–8th	159	7th–8th	5.2
22	Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle 510 students · 5th–8th	510	5th–8th	5.2
23	CENTER MIDDLE 524 students · 6th–8th	524	6th–8th	5.1
24	FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-M 73 students · 6th–8th	73	6th–8th	4.9
25	Academie Lafayette Armour IMS 273 students · 6th–8th	273	6th–8th	4.8

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26	HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER 361 students · 8th–8th	361	8th–8th	4.8
27	RAYTOWN MIDDLE 737 students · 6th–8th	737	6th–8th	3.8

High Schools

33 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ALLEN VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL 133 students · 9th–12th	133	9th–12th	8.2
2	WINNETONKA HIGH 1,254 students · 9th–12th	1,254	9th–12th	7.7
3	ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE ARMOUR IHS 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	7.1
4	EWING MARION KAUFFMAN HIGH 399 students · 9th–12th	399	9th–12th	7.1
5	FRONTIER STEM HIGH SCHOOL 353 students · 9th–12th	353	9th–12th	7.0
6	LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. 958 students · 9th–12th	958	9th–12th	6.8
7	PARK HILL HIGH 1,936 students · 9th–12th	1,936	9th–12th	6.7
8	NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH 1,690 students · 9th–12th	1,690	9th–12th	6.1
9	PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS 677 students · 7th–12th	677	7th–12th	6.0
10	OAK PARK HIGH 1,744 students · 9th–12th	1,744	9th–12th	6.0
11	CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL 534 students · 9th–12th	534	9th–12th	5.9
12	GUADALUPE CENTERS HIGH SCHOOL 464 students · 9th–12th	464	9th–12th	5.8
13	RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL 1,240 students · 9th–12th	1,240	9th–12th	5.8
14	HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY 324 students · 9th–12th	324	9th–12th	5.7
15	UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPER 209 students · 9th–12th	209	9th–12th	5.7
16	STALEY HIGH 2,006 students · 9th–12th	2,006	9th–12th	5.6
17	NORTHEAST HIGH 697 students · 9th–12th	697	9th–12th	5.4
18	SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL 531 students · 9th–12th	531	9th–12th	5.4
19	FRONTIER SCHL OF EXCELLENCE-U 168 students · 9th–12th	168	9th–12th	4.9
20	EAST HIGH SCHOOL 1,066 students · 9th–12th	1,066	9th–12th	4.8
21	CROSSROADS PREPARATORY ACADEMY 414 students · 7th–12th	414	7th–12th	4.5
22	CENTER SR. HIGH 695 students · 9th–12th	695	9th–12th	4.2
23	DeLaSalle Charter High School 206 students · 9th–12th	206	9th–12th	3.8
24	NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. 25 students · 6th–12th	25	6th–12th	—
25	ALTERNATIVE RESOURCE CTR. 10 students · 6th–12th	10	6th–12th	—

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Private Schools 8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF KANSAS CITY Private 107 students · 9th–12th	107	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	7933 MAIN ST. Private 75 students · 6th–12th	75	6th–12th	Not Rated
3	CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY Private 275 students · 9th–12th	275	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	ST PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL Private 341 students · 9th–12th	341	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	THE PLAZA ACADEMY Private 51 students · 7th–12th	51	7th–12th	Not Rated
6	CORNERSTONE WITH CARE - OZANAM SCHOOL Private 38 students · 6th–12th	38	6th–12th	Not Rated
7	ST TERESA'S ACADEMY Private 607 students · 9th–12th	607	9th–12th	Not Rated
8	ROCKHURST HIGH SCHOOL Private 937 students · 9th–12th	937	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	YELLOW JACKET EARLY LEARNING 118 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	118	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.3
2	FREDA MARKLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD 182 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	182	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.1
3	MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL 39 students · Kindergarten–12th	39	Kindergarten–12th	6.6
4	KIPP KC LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL 286 students · 9th–11th	286	9th–11th	6.2
5	CONTRACT 40 students · Pre-K–12th	40	Pre-K–12th	5.2
6	GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. 398 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	398	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1
7	DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S 24 students · Kindergarten–12th	24	Kindergarten–12th	—
8	ALLEN VILLAGE PRESCHOOL 12 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	12	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
9	EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION CTR. 28 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	28	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
Private Schools 14 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	NOTRE DAME DE SION HIGH SCHOOL Private 485 students · Pre-K–12th	485	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 102 students · Pre-K–12th	102	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	CLAY-PLATTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 136 students · UG–UG	136	UG–UG	Not Rated
4	SHERWOOD CENTER FOR THE EXCEPTINOAL CHILD Private 61 students · Kindergarten–12th	61	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	THE DANIEL ACADEMY Private 188 students · Pre-K–12th	188	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GREATER KANSAS CITY Private 216 students · Pre-K–12th	216	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	OUTREACH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Private 65 students · Pre-K–11th	65	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
8	EAGLE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 52 students · Kindergarten–12th	52	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
9	THE PEMBROKE HILL SCHOOL - WORNALL CAMPUS Private 1,039 students · Pre-K–12th	1,039	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
10	THE BARSTOW SCHOOL Private 850 students · Kindergarten–12th	850	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
11	WHITEFIELD ACADEMY Private 266 students · Pre-K–12th	266	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	GILLIS CENTER SCHOOL Private 65 students · Kindergarten–12th	65	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
13	FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 370 students · Pre-K–12th	370	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
14	NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Private 366 students · Pre-K–12th	366	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri · 197 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 39 ZIP codes

Median Income

$75,565

Median Home Value

$228,836

Median Rent

$1,254/mo

Population

583,476

College Educated

37%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Community Profile

Kansas City has a median household income of $75,565. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $228,836, with a median rent of $1,254/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.5%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Missouri
Total Schools: 197
Elementary: 114
Middle: 27
High: 33
Districts: 32
Avg Rating: 6.3/10

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School Districts (32)

DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE

41 schools · 570 students

KC INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

1 school · 654 students

HOGAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY

3 schools · 901 students

GORDON PARKS ELEM.

1 school · 114 students

GENESIS SCHOOL INC.

1 school · 209 students

ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE

4 schools · 1,352 students

SCUOLA VITA NUOVA

1 school · 391 students

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED

35 schools · 692 students

BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCH.

2 schools · 713 students

ALLEN VILLAGE

5 schools · 422 students

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

3 schools · 1,091 students

LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY

1 school · 422 students

GUADALUPE CENTERS SCHOOLS

3 schools · 1,609 students

KIPP: ENDEAVOR ACADEMY

2 schools · 852 students

FRONTIER SCHOOLS

5 schools · 1,539 students

DELASALLE CHARTER SCHOOL

2 schools · 206 students

EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL

2 schools · 909 students

HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

1 school · 96 students

CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS

3 schools · 1,020 students

ACADEMY FOR INTEGRATED ARTS

1 school · 270 students

CITIZENS OF THE WORLD CHARTER

2 schools · 368 students

KANSAS CITY GIRLS PREP ACADEMY

2 schools · 162 students

CENTER 58

8 schools · 2,454 students

GRANDVIEW C-4

9 schools · 3,689 students

HICKMAN MILLS C-1

13 schools · 4,981 students

KANSAS CITY 33

33 schools · 14,694 students

LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII

29 schools · 17,797 students

LIBERTY 53

20 schools · 12,154 students

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

34 schools · 21,015 students

PARK HILL

20 schools · 11,915 students

PLATTE CO. R-III

8 schools · 4,283 students

RAYTOWN C-2

20 schools · 7,953 students

Nearby Cities

Independnce (1 school)

5 mi

Riverside (1 school)

7 mi

Sugar Creek (2 schools)

7 mi

Raytown (11 schools)

8 mi

Gladstone (7 schools)

9 mi

Parkville (1 school)

11 mi

Independence (39 schools)

10 mi

Liberty (14 schools)

13 mi

Grandview (8 schools)

14 mi

Lee's Summit (32 schools)

15 mi

Belton (9 schools)

19 mi

Lee'S Summit (1 school)

18 mi

Blue Springs (20 schools)

16 mi

Raymore (8 schools)

20 mi

Smithville (6 schools)

21 mi

Other Major Cities in Missouri

Top metros statewide by school count.

St. Louis 290 schools Springfield 82 schools Columbia 47 schools St. Charles 41 schools Florissant 35 schools

Featured Rankings

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kansas City, Missouri

How many schools are in Kansas City, Missouri?

Kansas City has 197 schools, including 152 public and 45 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kansas City, Missouri?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kansas City is 6.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Kansas City, Missouri?

The top-ranked school in Kansas City on MySchoolScout is Hale Cook Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kansas City on MySchoolScout is Hale Cook Elementary with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Kansas City, Missouri?

The top-ranked middle school in Kansas City on MySchoolScout is Frontier Schl of Innovation-m with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best high school in Kansas City, Missouri?

The top-ranked high school in Kansas City on MySchoolScout is Allen Village High School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

How many school districts serve Kansas City, Missouri?

Kansas City is served by 32 school districts: Division of Youth Service, Kc International Academy, Hogan Preparatory Academy, Gordon Parks Elem., Genesis School Inc., Academie Lafayette, Scuola Vita Nuova, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, Brookside Charter Sch., Allen Village, University Academy, Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy, Guadalupe Centers Schools, Kipp: Endeavor Academy, Frontier Schools, Delasalle Charter School, Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Hope Leadership Academy, Crossroads Charter Schools, Academy for Integrated Arts, Citizens of the World Charter, Kansas City Girls Prep Academy, Center 58, Grandview C-4, Hickman Mills C-1, Kansas City 33, Lee's Summit R-vii, Liberty 53, North Kansas City 74, Park Hill, Platte Co. R-iii, Raytown C-2.

What is the education level in Kansas City, Missouri?

According to Census data, 37% of adults in Kansas City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Kansas City, Missouri?

The median household income in Kansas City is approximately $75,565 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Kansas City, Missouri?

Yes, Kansas City has 45 private schools alongside 152 public schools. The top-rated private school is Notre Dame De Sion School with a score of 9.3/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kansas City, Missouri?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kansas City is 12.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kansas City, Missouri?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.