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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lees Summit Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 18,879 students in Lees Summit, MO (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,509 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lees Summit, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%). Lees Summit has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top-ranked public schools in Lees Summit, MO are Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, Chapel Lakes Elementary School and Lee's Summit West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lees Summit, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lees Summit have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lees Summit, MO (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 Se Ranson Road
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4240
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Ne Blackwell Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2220
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Pleasant Lea Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 W Persel
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1175
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3280
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Bernard C. Campbell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Ne Colbern Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3175
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Pleasant Lea Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 W Persel
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-1230
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1350
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Hilltop School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Ne Gregory Blvd
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Se Todd George Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2280
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
Lee's Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Se Green St
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-3340
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 N Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3250
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lakeview Woods School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Miller Park Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Se Miller Street
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Trails Middle School
1001 Se Bailey Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(816) 986-2575
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center
905 Ne Bluestem Dr
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-2460
Gr: PK | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Beginnings Prek At Pv
501 Se Todd George Parkway
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-4150
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Langsford House
525 Se 2nd St
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
R-7 Online Academy
301 Ne Tudor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 52%

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33 public schools are located in Lees Summit.
What percentage of students in Lees Summit go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lees Summit are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lees Summit?
Lees Summit public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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