Park Hill School District

7703 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153-1731
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Park Hill School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,937 students in Park Hill School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Park Hill School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
11,937 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
889 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Park Hill School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#55 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
51%
40%
53%
43%
48%
38%
89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
61%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,916 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,943 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$202 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$190 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,916
$15,190
Spending / Student
$15,943
$14,008

Best Park Hill School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Hill South High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Nw River Park Dr
Riverside, MO 64150
(816) 359-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Park Hill High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7701 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Graden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8804 Hwy 45 Nw
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4340
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
English Landing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Nw Klamm Dr
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4370
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7100 Nw Hampton Road
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4310
Gr: K-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 N Chariton
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4390
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5704 N Northwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4360
Gr: K-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Congress Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8150 N Congress Ave
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4230
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Point Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8101 Nw Belvidere Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64152
(816) 359-4380
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5801 Nw Waukomis
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4410
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Walden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Alfred L. Renner Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7401 Nw Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4350
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Nw Chatham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4330
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Nw Old Tiffany Springs Rd
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 359-4400
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Line Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 Nw Waukomis Dr
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4320
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Russell Jones Educational Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
8100 N Congress
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816) 359-4600
Gr: PK | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lead Innovation Studio
Alternative School
7201 N. Line Creek Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4130
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Park Hill School District?
Park Hill School District manages 20 public schools serving 11,937 students.
What is the rank of Park Hill School District?
Park Hill School District is ranked #58 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Park Hill School District?
61% of Park Hill School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park Hill School District?
Park Hill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Park Hill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,943 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,937 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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