Top Rated Schools in This City

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kansas City based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

College Success Award

These are some of the best public high schools in Kansas City at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 23, 2025
The summer school is poorly run and they allow TEACHERS to “cuss out” and threaten the children. When we tried to report this the PRINCIPAL, Ms. Hen, infact called me a liar and denied any request of... More
Review for Holy Cross Catholic School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 22, 2025
The principal and admins do very little for the student body. Food and restrooms have been on a constant decline, restroom doors broken for a few years. Counselor and principal refuse to help with... More
Review for Cristo Rey Kansas City
Parent / Guardian
July 08, 2025
There are a lot of good things I could say about this school -- diversity is excellent, they have genderless bathrooms and colorful facilities, and teaching/therapy staff are very receptive to address... More
Review for Crestview Elementary School