For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 401 students in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO.
The top-ranked public school in Platte Ridge is Alfred L. Renner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alfred L. Renner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7401 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City, MO include Alfred L. Renner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Platte Ridge, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores
Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.
Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan
Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.
Teacher Turnover: How to Read the Warning Signs
Learn how to identify warning signs of teacher turnover, what causes frequent staff changes, and how parents can evaluate school stability.