For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,597 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public schools in East Side are Lincoln College Middle School, Northwood Sch. and Lincoln College Prep.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln College Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Sch.
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Pitcher Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9915 E 38th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 418-1855
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Elmwood Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-4925
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Little Blue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13900 E 61st Street
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7740
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7740
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Fleetridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13001 E 55th St
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7220
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7220
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #88.
Wendell Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-3755
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #99.
Raytown Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7360
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7360
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Trailwoods Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 E 17th St
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
Kansas City, MO 64126
(816) 418-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 268-7210
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 268-7210
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1313.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Agnes Ave
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 418-4825
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #1414.
Hope Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-1213
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-1213
Grades: K-4
| 118 students
Rank: #1515.
George Melcher Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3958 Chelsea
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 418-6735
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO include Lincoln College Middle School, Northwood Sch. and Lincoln College Prep..
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO?
the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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