For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 681 students in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Linden Park is Plaza Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City, MO include Plaza Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Linden Park, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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