Best Park Forest Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,175 students in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Park Forest are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8101 Nw Belvidere Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4380
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City, MO include Congress Middle School and Prairie Point Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Park Forest, Kansas City?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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