Best Schools in Paradise, MO
Paradise, MO has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,236 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Paradise greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paradise, MO
The top high schools in Paradise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kearney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 824 Students
2. Smithville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
3. Plattsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paradise, MO
The top middle schools in Paradise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Kearney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 499 Students
3. Clinton Co. R-iii Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paradise, MO
The top elementary schools in Paradise, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 446 Students
2. Eagle Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
3. Dogwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
4. Ellis Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paradise, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paradise, MO has a total population of 99 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paradise, 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 Paradise, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paradise, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paradise, 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 Paradise, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paradise, MO
How many schools are in Paradise, MO?
Paradise, MO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,236 students in total.
How do schools in Paradise perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Paradise score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Paradise greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paradise?
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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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations