For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public elementary schools serving 24,314 students in Clay County, MO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MO are Epic Elementary School, Nashua Elementary School and Shoal Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Epic Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
650 Conistor Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5730
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nashua Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
221 Ne 114th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5160
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9000 Ne Flintlock Rd
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 736-7150
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 736-7150
Gr: K-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Rising Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7301 Ne 108th St.
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Kansas City, MO 64157
(816) 321-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Bell Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Ne 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
695 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1407 Nashua Rd
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5430
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5430
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3220 Ne 67th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5040
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5040
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 N Indiana
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5170
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fox Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 Ne 106 St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 321-5090
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4114
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4114
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Lens
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 South Campus Drive
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4798
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4798
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4652
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4652
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 N Indiana Ave
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Kansas City, MO 64156
(816) 321-5360
Gr: 6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Clay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5400
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5400
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Gr: 6-7 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Midjay Drive
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18801 Eagle Parkway
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2020.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8100 N Troost
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Ne 52nd St
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Kansas City, MO 64119
(816) 321-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Briarcliff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Nw Briarcliff Rd
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 321-5030
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Missouri City Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Main
Missouri City, MO 64072
(816) 750-4391
Missouri City, MO 64072
(816) 750-4391
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5380
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6301 N Michigan Dr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5150
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5150
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W Mill
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5440
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5440
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Elkhorn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34684 Hwy 10
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-9270
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Kearney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4624 N Norton
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5120
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 321-5120
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Warren Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1251 Camille St
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5630
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5630
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3131.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-7180
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3232.
West Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1506 Nw Englewood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5210
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3333.
Lillian Schumacher Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Claywoods Pkwy
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5490
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 736-5490
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3434.
Liberty Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8150 N Farley Ave
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5600
Kansas City, MO 64158
(816) 736-5600
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 903-1400
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 903-1400
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 N Water
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-4330
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 8%
3100 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816) 413-6060
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 9%
455 School Way
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Holt, MO 64048
(816) 320-3441
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Maple Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2575 Ne Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-7747
Gr: Inquire with school | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
2215 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MO include Epic Elementary School, Nashua Elementary School and Shoal Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
59 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clay County include: Discovery Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School, South Valley Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School, Northview Elementary School vs. Bell Prairie Elementary School
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