For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,275 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest are Quindaro Elementary School and Carl B. Bruce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Northwest, Kansas City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quindaro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Farrow
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4400
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4400
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4000
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913) 627-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Kansas City, KS include Quindaro Elementary School and Carl B. Bruce Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest City?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest City?
the neighborhood of Northwest City public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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