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Best Schools in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
Clayton, Kansas City, MO has 11 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 3 elementary) serving 9,948 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Clayton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
The top high schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
2. Oak Park High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
3. North Kansas City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
The top middle schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gateway 6th Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 6 • 923 Students
2. Platte City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
3. Antioch Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
4. Eastgate 6th Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 6 • 607 Students
5. Northgate Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 689 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
The top elementary schools in Clayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linden West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
2. Pathfinder Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
3. West Englewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clayton, Kansas City, MO has a total population of 6,589 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton, Kansas City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, Kansas City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, Kansas City, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton, Kansas City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clayton, Kansas City, MO
How many schools are in Clayton, Kansas City, MO?
Clayton, Kansas City, MO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 9,948 students in total.
How do schools in Clayton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clayton score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Clayton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clayton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations