For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,004 students in Lees Summit, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in Lees Summit, MO are Delta Woods Middle School, Summit Lakes Middle School and Pleasant Lea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lees Summit, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lees Summit have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lees Summit, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta Woods Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Sw Windemere Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1375
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1375
Grades: 6-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Lea Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 W Persel
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1175
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1175
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3175
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3175
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Rank: #55.
Hilltop School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne Gregory Blvd
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lakeview Woods School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Miller Park Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Miller Street
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Se Bailey Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-2575
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-2575
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: n/an/a
525 Se 2nd St
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Ne Tudor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Lees Summit, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeview Woods (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
351 Ne Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 373-5656
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 373-5656
Grades: Inquire with school
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lees Summit, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lees Summit, MO include Delta Woods Middle School, Summit Lakes Middle School and Pleasant Lea Middle School. Lees Summit has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Lees Summit?
10 public middle schools are located in Lees Summit.
What is the racial composition of students in Lees Summit?
Lees Summit public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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