For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,326 students in the neighborhood of Northeast, Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Northeast are Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Alfred Fairfax Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast, Kansas City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast, Kansas City, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges/wyandot Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 N. 10th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6702
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-6702
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bertram Caruthers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Waverly
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4750
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4750
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Banneker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2026 N 4th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-4700
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-4700
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 N 9th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-5100
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-5100
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 N 4th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-4300
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-4300
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast, Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast, Kansas City, KS include Bridges/wyandot Academy, Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science and Alfred Fairfax Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast City?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast City?
the neighborhood of Northeast City public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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