| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs R-IV School District | Blue Springs | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 14,595 | 22 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Grain Valley R-V School District | Grain Valley | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4,506 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lee's Summit R-VII School District | Greenwood | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 17,775 | 29 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Lone Jack C-6 School District | Lone Jack | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 750 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oak Grove R-VI School District | Oak Grove | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,960 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Osage R-I School District | Buckner | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4,846 | 11 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Independence 30 School District | Independence | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 14,406 | 31 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Grandview C-4 School District | Grandview | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3,689 | 9 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Kansas City 33 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 14,413 | 35 | PK–12 | 20 |
| Raytown C-2 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 8,012 | 20 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Center 58 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 2,558 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hickman Mills C-1 School District | Kansas City | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 5,121 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 92,631 students across 192 schools. The largest is Lee's Summit R-VII School District with 17,775 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County has 12 public school districts covering 56 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Blue Springs R-IV School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jackson County, MO?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, MO?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Blue Springs R-IV School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.