2019 Most Diverse School Districts in the Kansas City AreaAbout this List

North Kansas City School District

• School District
• Kansas City, MO
• 58

Senior: I have had an amazing experience with North Kansas City School District. The teachers are very involved and care about their students. There is things for everybody to get involved in and voice their opinions without being judged. Overall, I would recommend any school within North Kansas City!
Read 58 Reviews

• A

• A

• 32 Total Schools
• 19,997 Students

Leavenworth Unified School District

• School District
• Leavenworth, KS
• 14

Senior: Most of the schools population is military students so each year we have a huge turn over of new people. The school same some up with many proprams that help help students feel welcome like a mentoring, ambassadors, or interact club. There are not many click groups because how much there is in student turn over. Students are every welcoming and help help get use to the new school. The only down side to the school i have found this year was the lack of help from the adim when we had major problems with teachers they would try to help but it wouldn't do anything. I have really enjoy this school and happy to have gone to leavenworth
Read 14 Reviews

• C+

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,836 Students

Raytown C-II School District

• School District
• Raytown, MO
• 17

Senior: Great School, Quality education, and the Staff are amazing people! I've attended a raytown school since the third grade, there is nothing bad to say about a raytown school. The education has the be the best overall attribute. The quality of staff hired, teachers really care for the students, do everything they can to help the student learn and gain from the experience. Very helpful as well. Education involves alot of hands activities allowing me as a student to grow and propel.
Read 17 Reviews

• C+

• A

• 19 Total Schools
• 9,498 Students

Turner Unified School District

• School District
• Kansas City, KS
• 18

Senior: .Turner is a super diverse school with tons of clubs that you can join. I am actually very involved at THS and am in 8 clubs! Even though I do not participate in any sports, the games are very fun and energetic to go to. I would like to have more interaction with students outside of my usual bubble. For example, we can hold more pep rally/assemblies.
Read 18 Reviews

• C-

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 4,146 Students

Bonner Springs Unified School District

• School District
• Bonner Springs, KS
• 13

Senior: I liked the cleanliness of the building and modern technology available to all students. Such as a Chrome Notebook, which allowed my parents and I the ability to get latest information regarding school information, grades, homework assignments, etc. with Skyward. The school culture was one of acceptance. I was heavily involved in school activities, such as basketball, football, track, wrestling, powerlifting and track. I was also part of the Spanish club. Each activity fostered the mindset to do your best and you will get better in time. I also liked that there was an open door policy with each teacher and the administration staff. The front office assistants were very kind and got to know each student by name. I would change or enforce the cleaning of equipment frequency, mainly the wrestling mats contained viruses. I would also like to see healthier options i.e. fresh fruit in vending machines and more variety of snacks. I would change how the class election process works.
Read 13 Reviews

• C+

• A

• 5 Total Schools
• 2,741 Students

Independence School District

• School District
• Independence, MO
• 30

Senior: I’m in love with my school and all, but sometimes I just wish that the district will pay attention to it a little more. Other schools get more opportunities and supplies. Our school seems to be what gets shown off the least. I’m happy with my school though. I’m happy with all the experiences that I’ve had in Van Horn!
Read 30 Reviews

• B

• A

• 30 Total Schools
• 15,083 Students

Kansas City Public Schools

• School District
• Kansas City, KS
• 49

Alum: I've attended KCK public schools my whole life. I learned so much from my teachers. My experience over all was great! What I liked the most about KCK public schools was how the teachers and staff actually cared about the well being of the students, making sure they did everything they could to see each student succeed. What I would like to see in the future for KCK public schools is better funding to keep amazing teachers and staff. Better funding to obtain better supplies for students.
Read 49 Reviews

• C-

• A

• 43 Total Schools
• 21,777 Students

Grandview C-IV School District

• School District
• Grandview, MO
• 19

Senior: My family grew up in the city of Grandview. My mom and her two sisters graduated from there, and so did all my cousins and now its my turn. It took me a while to get comfortable with the school because I was leaving all my friends that I grew up with. But Grandview is a really good school. We are known for our amazing sports teams. This years varsity boys basketball team won the state title for their division this year! It was such a big deal for our school.
Read 19 Reviews

• B-

• A

• 9 Total Schools
• 4,414 Students

Shawnee Mission School District

• School District
• Shawnee Mission, KS
• 131

Sophomore: My school is Shawnee Mission North. I love my school. There are so many opportunities, so much diversity, so much love, we're just a big family. The teachers/staff care about your education. They want you to succeed. The effort the time they put in their students is unbelievable, it makes you feel like they actually care about not just you but your future. Freshman year they already start talking you to colleges, start teaching you how to get in,what you need and i love it! It helps to feel prepared. At North you will never feel left out. You will ALWAYS find that group of people that makes you feel like you belong. Of course its not all perfect and its going to be stressful and its going to be tough but the experience in high school the memories those are unforgettable. When you're stressed in school or don't understand something there is always people willing to help you out and teach you the way you learn best. I love my school, I love my family. I am proud to be an Indian.
Read 131 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 43 Total Schools
• 27,602 Students

Belton School District

• School District
• Belton, MO
• 25

Alum: Belton had many opportunities for me such as clubs. I also had excellent teachers. I am grateful for the opportunity to have gotten the chance to do dual credit classes, making me more prepared for college!
Read 25 Reviews

• B

• A-

• 9 Total Schools
• 4,924 Students

Kansas City School District

• School District
• Kansas City, MO
• 33

Senior: I attend St. Teresa's Academy near the Plaza, and it feels like my home away from home. I transferred here after my first semester of sophomore year from a different school, and I have never looked back. I have formed lifelong bonds with my teachers here, and we even have a lovely campus cat, Truman, who roams the quad and greets me on my way to first period! The only thing my school lacks is diversity, with over roughly 70% of my school identifying as Caucasian.
Read 33 Reviews

• C

• A-

• 37 Total Schools
• 15,724 Students

Center School District

• School District
• Kansas City, MO
• 6

Alum: I loved all the people I got a chance to meet and create friendships with. Everyone there made Center High school what it was. I was in the Center School district since elementary school and was able to participate in many fun activities with my friends that made everything all the more fun. At graduation I cried as I hugged and said goodbye to my teachers and mentors I had grown to personally know and create relationships with. Center was a large chapter in my book of Life that I will always remember.
Read 6 Reviews

• B

• A-

• 8 Total Schools
• 2,679 Students

Olathe Unified School District

• School District
• Olathe, KS
• 52

Senior: I have currently being enrolled in the Olathe School District for 12 years, and I can say in confidence the OUSD is an amazing district to be apart of in the important years of the youth. This district allows everyone opportunities to be involved in as many groups as they wish. Having as many options to be apart of a group, this enforces kids to find their passions. The earlier a child identifies their passions the sooner they will be on track to succeeding their goals. One thing I would push to change in this district is the way the teachers are required to teach the content. I mean by this, is everyone should be taught the same content, but the way each teacher chooses to deliver the information should be up the students and teacher.
Overall, Olathe School District is an excellent 12 year program you can trust your kids will succeed.
Read 52 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 48 Total Schools
• 29,217 Students

Allen Village

• School District
• Kansas City, MO
• 5

Junior: I like the small classes and teachers! Coming from a huge middle school, I wanted to be more connected with my teachers. My teachers pushed me with every assignment. I feel that I’m very prepared for college level work especially having taken dual enrollment courses!
Read 5 Reviews

• B-

• A-

• 2 Total Schools
• 672 Students

Park Hill School District

• School District
• Kansas City, MO
• 54

Parent: Park Hill is amazing! My children, whom both have very different learning styles, talents and skill sets; have both cancelled upon entering the District 2 years ago. They are currently building a new High School which will allow students to be among the first to participate in a new, innovative concept focusing on project-based curriculum! So excited for my kids to be a part of this! Across the board I am steadily impressed and proud to be involved in our Community and Schools. They have tons of clubs and intramurals, healthy food choices, sports and extracurriculars; equally the offer access to toms of resources, including their own clothing center and Community Education programs!
Read 54 Reviews

• A

• A-

• 17 Total Schools
• 11,537 Students

Blue Springs R-IV School District

• School District
• Blue Springs, MO
• 40

Senior: The elementary schools made me advanced and ready for middle school. There were many advanced class opportunities, which i took! I am enrolled in 12 credit hours this semester as a senior in high school, and i am so thankful for the experience. The only downside to my current high school, Blue Springs South, is the politics. Sports are all based on politics, and the school senate is completely corrupt. They also force you to know what you want to do with your life at a very young age, causing me to have panic attacks even thinking about it.
Read 40 Reviews

• A+

• B+

• 22 Total Schools
• 14,317 Students

Fort Osage R-I School District

• School District
• Independence, MO
• 27

Sophomore: I've been a student in the district since pre-k, and have come to know a lot about the community. Everyone knows pretty much everyone, and I've been friends with the same people since middle school. There is a tight-knit feeling here, and I do feel comfortable with a lot of kids here. The new enclosed breezeway at the HS makes me feel safer there and the new updated stadium is really nice. We get chromebooks and expensive tech, but I wish some of the money went towards things like updating the bathrooms, etc (even though I understand we don't get a lot of money). The majority of staff is kind and helpful, and want to see us succeed. That includes the bus drivers, custodians, lunch ladies, etc, too!
Read 27 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• 12 Total Schools
• 5,084 Students

Lee's Summit R-VII School District

• School District
• Lee's Summit, MO
• 67

Works Here: The Lee's Summit School District is outstanding! The district provides their students many opportunities to help students obtain college credit in a number of ways to help students reduce costs when actually in college. The one thing that the district could improve on is adding more counselors to help students with mental health issues, especially at the middle school and high school levels. The counselors now help more with academic issues and serve 100+ students each. Making the counselors more accessible for mental health issues would be beneficial to students, teachers and administrators.
Read 67 Reviews

• A+

• B

• 27 Total Schools
• 18,084 Students

Hope Academy

• School District
• Kansas City, MO

• D+

• B

• 2 Total Schools
• 633 Students

Piper-Kansas City Unified School District

• School District
• Kansas City, KS
• 9

Parent: We love the Piper School District. Both of our students have been in the school district since kindergarten. We could not say enough about this great school district. I am never concerned for my children's safety and the teachers and school administrators care for each student. The only thing that I would change about this school district is awarding and celebrating student success on a grander scale (ie. 5th & 8th grade graduation ceremonies). The elementary and middle school principals are superb and we will continue to live in our home just to keep our children in this school district. That says a lot!
Read 9 Reviews

• B

• B

• 4 Total Schools
• 2,114 Students

Academie Lafayette

• School District
• Kansas City, MO

• A

• B

• 2 Total Schools
• 907 Students

Fort Leavenworth Unified School District

• School District
• Fort Leavenworth, KS

• A-

• B

• 4 Total Schools
• 1,863 Students

Della Lamb Elementary School District

• School District
• Kansas City, MO

• C-

• B

• 2 Total Schools
• 548 Students

Platte County R-III School District

• School District
• Platte City, MO
• 31

Junior: Platte County's School District is definitely one of the better districts out there, especially within the Kansas City area. There are a large variety of different classes to take that can give students a both well rounded experience that still stays somewhat relevant to the students interests. There are many extracurricular educational activities as well, for those that want to put the extra effort. There are also a ton of different after school activities and clubs to be a part of. These range from many different sports, to academic competition clubs, to robotics, business skills, and beyond. The teachers are for the most part friendly and willing to help. There are exceptions but every district will have those, and the administration is generally reasonable. There are some criticisms to be had though, and they mainly pertain to budgetary restrictions that are hard to control, these include the food and the run down bathrooms.
Read 31 Reviews

• A-

• B

• 8 Total Schools
• 4,030 Students

Frontier School of Innovation

• School District
• Kansas City, MO

• C

• B

• 5 Total Schools
• 1,487 Students