Best Schools in Garden City, MO
Garden City, MO has 19 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,788 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Garden City underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garden City, MO
The top high schools in Garden City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archie R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
2. Harrisonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
3. Adrian Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 417 Students
4. Holden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
5. Sherwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Cass R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
6. Ballard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garden City, MO
The top middle schools in Garden City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Harrisonville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
3. Sherwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Cass R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garden City, MO
The top elementary schools in Garden City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Lynne Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lynne 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
2. Holden Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
3. Mceowen Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 298 Students
4. Adrian Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adrian R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
5. Sherwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Cass R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
6. Harrisonville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 416 Students
7. Cass Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archie R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
8. Early Childhood Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 199 Students
9. Ballard Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 54 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garden City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garden City, MO has a total population of 3,050 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garden 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 Garden City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garden City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garden 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 Garden City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garden City, MO
How many schools are in Garden City, MO?
Garden City, MO has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,788 students in total.
How do schools in Garden City perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Garden City score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Garden City underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garden City?
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: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Garden City
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.