For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,214 students in the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Parkdale Walden are Southeast Elementary School and Walden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Parkdale Walden, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5704 N Northwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Walden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City, MO include Southeast Elementary School and Walden Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Parkdale Walden, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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