Best Platte City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,249 students in Platte City, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Platte City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in Platte City, MO are Compass Elementary School, Platte County High School and Platte City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Platte City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Platte City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).