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Best Schools in Platte City, MO
Platte City, MO has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,591 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Platte City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Platte City, MO
The top high schools in Platte City, 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. North Platte High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
3. West Platte High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Platte City, MO
The top middle schools in Platte City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Platte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 156 Students
2. Platte City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
3. North Platte Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Platte City, MO
The top elementary schools in Platte City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
2. Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
3. North Platte Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 114 Students
4. Compass Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
5. Caring Hands Montessori North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caring Hands Montessori North • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 32 Students
6. North Platte Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Platte City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Platte City, MO has a total population of 12,240 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Platte 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 Platte City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Platte City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Platte 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 Platte City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Platte City, MO
How many schools are in Platte City, MO?
Platte City, MO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,591 students in total.
How do schools in Platte City perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Platte City score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Platte City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Platte 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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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Platte City
4 of 4 schools in Platte City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Platte City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.