📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Missouri: 55 Rated Districts
MAP 2025 · percentile among Missouri districts
Kansas: 21 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Kansas districts
Best School Districts in the Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MAP 2025 (Missouri); EDFacts 2021–22 (Kansas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Missouri part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area? ▼
Among the 55 rated districts in the Missouri part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the highest-rated is Missouri City 56 School District (Missouri City), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Kansas part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area? ▼
Among the 21 rated districts in the Kansas part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the highest-rated is Fort Leavenworth Unified School District 207 (Fort Leavenworth), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Kansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.