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Best Kansas City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 8,421 students in Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kansas City, KS are Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Piper High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Kansas City, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kansas City, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges/wyandot Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 N. 10th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6702
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Piper High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13021 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Turner High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
F L Schlagle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2214 N 59th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
J C Harmon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Wyandotte High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Minneosta Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Washington High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7340 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Beyond The Bell
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind High School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kansas City, KS include Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Piper High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kansas City?
11 public high schools are located in Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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