Best Schools in Platte County, MO
Platte County, MO has a total of 58 schools including 15 high schools, 15 middle schools and 26 elementary schools. A total of 30,606 students attend Platte County, MO schools. On average, schools in Platte County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Platte County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Platte County, MO
Platte County, MO has 15 high schools with 12,458 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Platte County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Platte County meet expectations.
1. Park Hill South High
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
2. Park Hill High
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1857 Students
3. Staley High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1897 Students
4. Smithville High
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Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
5. Platte County High
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Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
6. West Platte High
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West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
7. East Buchanan High
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East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
8. Oak Park High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
9. North Platte High
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North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
10. Lansing High 9-12
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Lansing • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
Best Middle Schools in Platte County, MO
Platte County, MO has 15 middle schools with 7,019 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Platte County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Platte County meet expectations.
1. Platte City Middle
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Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
2. Patton Jr High
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Fort Leavenworth • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 439 Students
3. Smithville Middle
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Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
4. Lakeview Middle
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
5. New Mark Middle
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1005 Students
6. Barry Sch.
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Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 451 Students
7. East Buchanan Middle
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East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
8. Walden Middle
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
9. Congress Middle
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
10. Plaza Middle
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Platte County, MO
Platte County, MO has 26 elementary schools with 11,129 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Platte County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Platte County meet expectations.
1. Horizon Elementary
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Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 446 Students
2. Hawthorn Elem.
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Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
3. Graden Elem.
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Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 475 Students
4. Nashua Elementary
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
5. Union Chapel Elem.
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Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
6. English Landing Elem.
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Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
7. Central Elem.
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West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
8. Compass Elementary
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Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
9. East Buchanan Elem.
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East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
10. Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
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Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Platte County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Platte County, MO has a total population of 106,718 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Platte 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 Platte County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Platte County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Platte County, MO.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Platte County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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