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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 238 public schools serving 105,814 students in Jackson County, MO (there are 79 private schools, serving 14,983 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, MO are Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, James Walker Elementary School and Chapel Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
James Walker Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Chapel Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
William Yates Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
B W Sheperd School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2727 Tracy Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 889-3502
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Lucy Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Ne Roanoke Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3690
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Lee's Summit West High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 Sw Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Armour Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Smith Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1609 Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3640
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Summit Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13100 E 147th St
Kansas City, MO 64149
(816) 986-4210
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Se Millstone Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2250
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Longview Farm Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Sw Longview Park Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-4180
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 Sw Pryor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-3380
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Delta Woods Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 800-8771
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Summit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Sw Windemere Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1375
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27600 Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2330
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Trailridge Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3651 Sw Windemere Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-1290
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Sw 3rd St
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1260
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6903 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816) 361-7735
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Lee's Summit North High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Ne Douglas St
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Blue Springs South High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Se Adams Dairy Pkwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sunny Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3700
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
William Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3730
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Lee's Summit Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Se Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Brittany Hill Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Daniel Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 W Main
Greenwood, MO 64034
(816) 986-1320
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Sni-a-bar Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5020
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3232.
Cordill-mason Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 Sw Christiansen Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3610
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12709 S Smart Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2360
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3434.
Hazel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 Nw Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 986-3310
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 888-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, MO include Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, James Walker Elementary School and Chapel Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
238 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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