2020 Best Charter Schools in the Kansas City AreaAbout this List

Academie Lafayette - Oak

• Academie Lafayette, MO
• 4-8
• 4 reviews

Middle School Student: I love my school, but they need a new counselors at the new armour campus. They have a few cosmetic issues, like I got cut by the bathroom door at Oak and the sinks at Armour our way to short and way too old and squirt everywhere, some of them don't even work. We don't have a real gym at the Armour campus either but that's okay. Our school lunch is not good it's not mystery slop, but it's not good either. We don't have any clubs really except journalism and a new dance team that's only now just started we also have cheer leading, but yeah it's not much. I just said all the negative things, but besides that there's not much else to complain about. I wish school started later though. The teachers are great and we're starting a new IB progam too so that's nice. We learn a lot French which really helps us to get into the top high schools like Lincoln, Sion, Barstow and Rockhurst. So YAY!
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• A+

• 472 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academie Lafayette-Cherry

• Academie Lafayette, MO
• K-3

• A

• 464 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School

• Ewing Marion Kauffman School, MO
• 5-8

• B+

• 736 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University Academy - Upper School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• 9-12
• 74 reviews

Senior: University Academy values every student. They want to make sure that the students succeed in their academics and become great leaders of society. The school prepares their students for success beyond high school. The quality of education given to the students is great. It aligns with college curriculum. This level of education requires a strong work ethic, a skill that stays with the student and adds to their character. I like that my school provides students with great opportunities to not only be leaders but to also be explorers. Students are able to study abroad their Sophomore or Junior year of high school. For this, I am very thankful. I would like to see a change in our class sizes since their so small.
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• B+

• 217 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University Academy - Lower School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• K-5
• 3 reviews

Alum: The Lower School of University Academy is as good as it possibly can be. Granted there have been multiple changes in administration since going here. The principals and superintendents have since been promoted and have seats on the board.
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• B+

• 649 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crossroads Academy - Central Street

• Crossroads Academy of Kansas City Schools, MO
• K-6
• 4 reviews

Parent: Crossroads offers an education that incorporates students into the life of the City, utilizing nearby resources like the Central KC Library, the Folly Theater, and nearby open plaza for recess. The student and teacher diversity is unparalleled in any other school in KC. The focus on stoking curiosity, civic-minded action, and inclusion is excellent.
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• B

• 389 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Allen Village High School

• Allen Village, MO
• 9-12
• 34 reviews

Junior: This school is very disciplined and the environment is great for learning. The largest differentiating factor, that often makes the school less attractive, is the lack of sports or any ~normal~ school activities. We don’t have any school dances , no homecoming , no prom, no spirit week, no school merchandise, nothing that makes the student engage and enjoy attending their school. But besides that point, I believe that the school is in good hands and provides students with the education that they need.
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• B

• 162 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gordon Parks Elementary School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• K-4

• B-

• 165 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ewing Marion Kauffman High School

• Ewing Marion Kauffman School, MO
• 9-10
• 2 reviews

Senior: The school gives the students a lot of opportunities to grow themselves mentally emotionally and physically to be a successful and educated adult in the community.
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• B-

• 103 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• K-8

• B-

• 207 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University Academy - Middle School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• 6-8
• 1 review

Alum: University Academy has phenomenal teachers, and is a challenge unlike a lot of inner city schools which teach under the grade level. UA's middle school prepares you for college, and their high school helps you get ready for the transition into college.
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• B-

• 198 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Quality Hill Academy

• Crossroads Academy of Kansas City Schools, MO
• K-4
• 2 reviews

Parent: Quality Hill Academy is a very inclusive, progressive, high academic school. Both of my children go there, and we could not be happier
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• C+

• 172 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frontier School of Excellence - Upper

• Frontier School of Innovation, MO
• 9-12
• 6 reviews

Senior: I love how teachers in the school care. It is like you can relate to most teachers. They also give you opportunities to take dual or AP classes for high schoolers who are serious about college or want to be challenged.
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• C+

• 185 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frontier STEM High School

• Frontier School of Innovation, MO
• 9-12
• 11 reviews

Sophomore: I absolutely love this High School, the students, the teachers and the administration! They are so fun to be around with! This school has taught me the importance of grades and to take education very seriously, I couldn't ask for anything else. I'm proud to be a panther at the Stem!
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• C+

• 281 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Allen Village School

• Allen Village, MO
• K-8
• 12 reviews

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• C+

• 451 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Guadalupe Centers High School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• 9-12
• 18 reviews

Senior: As a student who has been with Alta Vista, now called Guadalupe Centers, since 6th grade, I have loved my time working with the staff and students. I have learned so much being here. As my final year here, I can truly say that in this school, although it may not be perfect, it is filled with a home-like feeling. Guadalupe Centers High School is like a second home to me. It is a place where I can trust the staff because they have demonstrated their interest in the future of their students. The teachers here do not only teach lectures to students, but they also build connections. This teachers are willing to offer life advice and advice on college readiness.
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• C

• 370 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frontier School of Innovation - Middle School

• Frontier School of Innovation, MO
• 6-8

• C

• 327 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

DeLaSalle Charter School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• 9-12

• C

• 222 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brookside Charter Middle School

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• 6-8

• C

• 170 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hope Leadership Academy

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• K-4

• C-

• 135 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KIPP Endeavor Academy

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• K-8
• 1 review

Alum: KIPP Endeavor Academy was the best school I've ever attended and the most fun experience I've ever had. I transferred there in the middle of my 6th grade school year and that was the best decision I've ever took. If not for KIPP and the amount of help and learning I've gained from this school, I don't think I would've made it into a good high school without them so I'm very grateful for what I was taught during my time there. I wouldn't really change anything about this school, I only wish that they got the funds that they deserve which is way more. Otherwise, this school is amazing, I promise.
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• C-

• 420 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Frontier School of Innovation

• Frontier School of Innovation, MO
• K-5

• C-

• 702 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Della Lamb Elementary School

• Della Lamb Elementary School District, MO
• 2-8

• C-

• 425 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brookside Charter Elementary

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• PK, K-5

• C-

• 375 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy

• Public School
• Kansas City, MO
• K-8

• C-

• 515 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio