For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,965 students in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Argentine are Junction Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and New Stanley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1429 S 29th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
New Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Metropolitan
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 1,421 students
Rank: #55.
Argentine Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #66.
J C Harmon High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: n/an/a
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Argentine, Kansas City, KS include Junction Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and New Stanley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Argentine City?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Argentine City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Argentine City?
the neighborhood of Argentine City public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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