Best Schools in Jackson County, MO
Jackson County, MO has 264 public schools (36 high, 38 middle, 153 elementary) serving 117,089 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MO
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee's Summit West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
2. Frontier Stem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frontier Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Lincoln College Prep.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students
4. University Academy-upper
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
5. Grain Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
6. Lee's Summit Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1920 Students
7. Blue Springs South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2261 Students
8. Lee's Summit North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2007 Students
9. Lone Jack High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Jack C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 398 Students
10. Blue Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MO
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delta Woods Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
2. Grain Valley South Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
3. Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academie Lafayette • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
4. Summit Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
5. Brittany Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
6. Lincoln College Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
7. Moreland Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
8. Grain Valley North Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
9. East Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 983 Students
10. Paul Kinder Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, MO
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Walker Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
3. Chapel Lakes Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
4. William Yates Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
5. Lucy Franklin Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
6. James Lewis Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
7. Franklin Smith Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 411 Students
8. John T. Hartman Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students
9. Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academie Lafayette • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
10. Longview Farm Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, MO has a total population of 717,204 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, 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 Jackson County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, 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 Jackson County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, MO
How many schools are in Jackson County, MO?
Jackson County, MO has 264 public schools: 36 high schools, 38 middle schools and 153 elementary schools, serving 117,089 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 264 schools in Jackson County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
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: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
11 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Kansas City (94)
- Independence (36)
- Lees Summit (27)
- Blue Springs (16)
- Raytown (11)
- Grain Valley (6)
- Grandview (6)
- Oak Grove (4)
- Lone Jack (2)
- Sugar Creek (2)
- Greenwood (1)
School districts (18)
- Kansas City 33 (32 schools)
- Independence 30 (29 schools)
- Lee's Summit R-Vii (25 schools)
- Blue Springs R-Iv (20 schools)
- Raytown C-2 (17 schools)
- Hickman Mills C-1 (10 schools)
- Fort Osage R-I (9 schools)
- Grain Valley R-V (8 schools)
- Center 58 (7 schools)
- Grandview C-4 (7 schools)
- Allen Village (5 schools)
- Frontier Schools (5 schools)
- Academie Lafayette (4 schools)
- Oak Grove R-Vi (4 schools)
- Crossroads Charter Schools (3 schools)
- Guadalupe Centers Schools (3 schools)
- Hogan Preparatory Academy (3 schools)
- University Academy (3 schools)