For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 16,127 students in Cass County, MO (there are , serving 420 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cass County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, MO are Creekmoor Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Raymore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekmoor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Creekmoor Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 E Calico Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Raymore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Madison
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1130
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
East Lynne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24706 S State Rte K
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
East Lynne, MO 64743
(816) 925-2380
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Archie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Briarwood School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Belton High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
327 N Mckissock
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2220
Gr: 3-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Myrtle
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-2149
Gr: 7-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Harrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Meghan Dr
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Gr: 1-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20801 School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1204 E 163rd St
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3156
Gr: 5-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 E 195th St
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Harrisonville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1504 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Archie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 W State Rte A
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Archie, MO 64725
(816) 293-5312
Gr: 6-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Peculiar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E 3rd St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rooster Way
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Pleasant Hill, MO 64080
(816) 540-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1100
Gr: K-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Midway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5801 E State Rte 2
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Cleveland, MO 64734
(816) 250-2994
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2525.
Eagle Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Belton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7060
Gr: 7-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 W State Rte E
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-3333
Strasburg, MO 64090
(816) 680-3333
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2828.
Harrisonville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Mceowen Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Halsey Ave
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1008
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1576
Gr: 5-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3232.
Gladden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Westover Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7530
Gr: K-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 Polar Ln
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belton-ozanam Southland Coop. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
409 Colbern St
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1065
Gr: K-12
Briarwood (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1801 South James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 884-4707
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
21001 South School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1500
Gr: 9
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 489-7040
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
11706 E 211th St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1600
Gr: K-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
613 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 348-1042
Gr: 7-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cass County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, MO include Creekmoor Elementary School, Timber Creek Elementary School and Raymore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County?
39 public schools are located in Cass County.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cass County include: Raymore-peculiar South Middle School vs. Raymore-peculiar East Middle School, Pleasant Hill Primary vs. Gladden Elementary School, Cass Career Center vs. Harrisonville High School
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