Best Schools in Platte County, MO
Platte County, MO has 49 public schools (9 high, 12 middle, 25 elementary) serving 26,293 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Platte County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Platte County, MO
The top high schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Hill South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1860 Students
2. Park Hill High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1857 Students
3. Platte County High
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Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
4. Smithville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
5. Staley High
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1897 Students
6. East Buchanan High
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Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
7. North Platte High
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Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
8. West Platte High
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Projected Test Scores
West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
9. Northwest Reg. Youth Ctr.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 28 Students
Best Middle Schools in Platte County, MO
The top middle schools in Platte County, 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. Smithville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Gateway 6th Grade Center
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 6 • 923 Students
4. New Mark Middle
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1005 Students
5. Lakeview Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
6. Platte City Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
7. Walden Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
8. East Buchanan Middle
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Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
9. Plaza Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
10. Congress Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Platte County, MO
The top elementary schools in Platte County, 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. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 377 Students
3. Union Chapel Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 606 Students
4. Hawthorn Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
5. Nashua Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
6. Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 661 Students
7. English Landing Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Park Hill • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
8. North Platte Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 114 Students
9. Compass Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
10. East Buchanan Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 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
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 County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Platte County, MO
How many schools are in Platte County, MO?
Platte County, MO has 49 public schools: 9 high schools, 12 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 26,293 students in total.
How do schools in Platte County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Platte County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Platte County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Platte 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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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Platte County
7 places in Platte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Platte City (4)
- Weston (3)
- Dearborn (2)
- Camden Point (1)
- Edgerton (1)
- Parkville (1)
- Riverside (1)
School districts (4)
- Park Hill (18 schools)
- Platte Co. R-Iii (6 schools)
- North Platte Co. R-I (4 schools)
- West Platte Co. R-Ii (3 schools)