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Best Platte County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,651 students in Platte County, MO. The top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, MO are West Platte Middle School, Platte City Middle School and Lakeview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Platte County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Platte Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Platte City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Pirate Dr
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Platte Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3350
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Walden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Russell Jones Educational Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Platte Valley Coop.
Special Education School
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Platte County, MO

Platte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barry School (Closed 2023)
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Gr: 5-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Paxton School (Closed 2023)
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Gr: 4-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rising Star Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Gr: K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
St. Paul French Immersion Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Platte County, MO include West Platte Middle School, Platte City Middle School and Lakeview Middle School. Platte County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public middle schools are located in Platte County?
9 public middle schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Platte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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