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Best Excelsior Springs Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,661 students in Excelsior Springs, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Excelsior Springs, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO are Elkhorn Elementary School, Excelsior Springs High School and Cornerstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Excelsior Springs, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Excelsior Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Excelsior Springs, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34684 Hwy 10
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Springs High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
612 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Wornall Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Leavenworth Street
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9290
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Springs Tech. High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 St Louis Ave
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-5501
Gr: 10-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Excelsior Springs Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Crown Hill Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9230
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Career Center
Vocational School
614 Tiger Dr
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9240
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Center
500 North Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9297
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Excelsior Springs, MO include Elkhorn Elementary School, Excelsior Springs High School and Cornerstone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Excelsior Springs?
8 public schools are located in Excelsior Springs.
What percentage of students in Excelsior Springs go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Excelsior Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior Springs?
Excelsior Springs public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Excelsior Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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