For the 2025 school year, there are 140 public elementary schools serving 52,452 students in Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kansas City, MO are Nashua Elementary School, Shoal Creek Elementary School and Rising Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 865 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Graden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Summit Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
English Landing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Fox Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 Ne 106 St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 58% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: 6 | 869 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 N Troost
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Briarcliff Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2525.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2626.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 N Michigan Dr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5150
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5150
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Hale Cook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7302 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 418-1601
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4624 N Norton
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5120
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5120
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Plaza Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Border Star Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6321 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 418-5150
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Red Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10781 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
West Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1506 Nw Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3434.
Prairie Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Nw Belvidere Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4380
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4380
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5801 Nw Waukomis
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4410
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4410
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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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 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kansas City, MO include Nashua Elementary School, Shoal Creek Elementary School and Rising Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kansas City?
140 public elementary schools are located in Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kansas City include: Walden Middle School vs. Lakeview Middle School, Holliday Montessori vs. Border Star Montessori, Raytown Central Middle School vs. Raytown Middle School
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