For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,363 students in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Park Forest are Park Hill High School, Congress Middle School and Prairie Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Hill High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #22.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Nw Belvidere Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4380
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4380
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
8100 N Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Grades: PK
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO include Park Hill High School, Congress Middle School and Prairie Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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