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Best Kansas City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,663 students in Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kansas City, KS are Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Piper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas City, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Kansas City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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 Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Arrowhead Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 N 82nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 627-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Rosedale Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Springfield
Kansas City, KS 66103
(913) 627-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1312 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Gloria Willis Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 N. 64th Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Argentine Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Ivandale
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
D D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 N 72nd St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 middle schools in Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kansas City, KS include Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Piper Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kansas City?
12 public middle schools are located in Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas City?
Kansas City public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kansas City are often viewed compared to one another?

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