For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,381 students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Highlands are Clardy Elementary School and Oak Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clardy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 N Troost
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5060
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Ne 79th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,744 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Ne 83rd St
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5100
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 321-5100
Grades: PK-1
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City, MO include Clardy Elementary School and Oak Park High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of Jefferson Highlands, Kansas City public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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