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KC Education

School Districts by County

Top Performing School Districts

Private Schools

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Enrollment Requirements

-- Physical exam within the last year

-- Up-to-date immunizations

-- Missouri: proof of identification and current address; August 1st cut-off (must be five years old for Kindergarten enrollment)

-- Kansas: birth certificate or other proof of identification: August 31st cut-off (must turn five for Kindergarten and six for 1st grade enrollment)

Comparing KC

Compare KC K-12 Schools with others across the nation.

College Info

Visit Mind, Body and Soul for details on colleges and universities in the area

K-12 Education

When you’re considering a move to a new community, the quality of its schools should be a top consideration—and not only if you have children. Quality school districts and education affects housing prices and resale value, crime rates, employment opportunities and community strength.

KC schools regularly rank high in national measures of test scores and college placement. From AAA-rated districts to Blue Ribbon Award Winners, you’ll find some of the best schools in the U.S. in Kansas City.

The Kansas City region has about 570 public schools, and 170 private and parochial schools.

We’ve listed all of the region’s school districts below with each of their Web sites. Visit as many as you’d like to learn more about specific schools, curriculum and credentials.