For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 646 students in Platte City, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Platte City, MO is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Platte City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Platte City, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Platte City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Pirate Dr
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Platte City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Platte City, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Platte City, MO include Platte City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Platte City?
1 public middle schools are located in Platte City.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte City?
Platte City public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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