📊 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 →
All 12 Rated Districts in Jackson County, MO
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Blue Springs R-IV School District | Blue Springs | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Grain Valley R-V School District | Grain Valley | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #3 | Lee's Summit R-VII School District | Lee's Summit | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Lone Jack C-6 School District | Lone Jack | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #5 | Oak Grove R-VI School District | Oak Grove | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #6 | Fort Osage R-I School District | Independence | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #7 | Independence 30 School District | Independence | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #8 | Grandview C-4 School District | Grandview | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #9 | Kansas City 33 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #10 | Raytown C-2 School District | Raytown | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
| #11 | Center 58 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #12 | Hickman Mills C-1 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Jackson County, Missouri (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Jackson County, Missouri that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MAP 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Missouri, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Jackson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, Missouri? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Jackson County, Missouri, the highest-rated is Blue Springs R-IV School District (Blue Springs), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.