For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,140 students in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Blue Hills are Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts and M. L. King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Grades: 7-12
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
M. L. King Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4848 Woodland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-2475
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-2475
Grades: PK-6
| 746 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Village Preschool
Charter School
706 West 42nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-0177
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City, MO include Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts and M. L. King Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Blue Hills, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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