For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 627 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Northeast Kansas City are Gladstone Elementary School and James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladstone Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 N Elmwood
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3285
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
James Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Scarritt
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Kansas City, MO 64123
(816) 418-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City, MO include Gladstone Elementary School and James Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Northeast Kansas City, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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