For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public charter schools serving 13,300 students in Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Kansas City, MO are Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs and Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, MO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 28% statewide average). Charter schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public charter school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Allen Village High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Crossroads - Central Street
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Gr: 5-8 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Allen Village Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 W 42nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crossroads - Quality Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Washington Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Brookside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Brookside Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1815 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 531-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 E.17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 268-2573
Gr: 5-8 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Academy For Integrated Arts
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-1720
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 499-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-3191
Gr: 7-12 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Kc International-wallace
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
414 Wallace Ave
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Kansas City, MO 64125
(816) 242-4206
Gr: PK-8 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Delasalle Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 561-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Allen Village Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
706 W 42nd St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Gr: 3-5 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 E. Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 444-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 241-3994
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Gordon Parks Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Wyoming
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2015 E 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 523-4707
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
6330 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1292
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3905
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5401 East 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Kansas City, MO 64137
(816) 316-7100
Gr: K-12
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
2411 E 70th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 418-1550
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5605 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 2-12
500 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-8040
Gr: K-1 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Gr: 9-11 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
201 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-7144
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2640 Belleview
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-6475
Gr: PK
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
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3800 East 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: K-8
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 9%
2803 E 51st
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-2800
Gr: K-6 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
9010b Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Gr: 9 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
9010 Old Santa Fe Road
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 316-7300
Gr: 8-9 | 948 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1524 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 877-8570
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1001 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 595-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6400 E 23rd
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 418-4770
Gr: 7-8 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
4101 E 53rd St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-5100
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kansas City, MO include Academie Lafayette Armour Ims, Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs and Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Kansas City?
45 public charter schools are located in Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public charter schools average of 86% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Kansas City include: Brookside Charter Middle School vs. Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School, Elementary School vs. Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School, Hope Leadership Academy vs. Gordon Parks Elementary School
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