2025 Best School Districts in Kansas City, Missouri

K-12 Schools
- Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
- Type: Public magnet school (6-12)
- Known for: Consistently high academic performance and International Baccalaureate program
- Pembroke Hill School
- Type: Private school (PreK-12)
- Known for: Rigorous academics and well-rounded education
- Park Hill South High School
- Type: Public high school
- Known for: Strong academic and extracurricular programs
- Academie Lafayette
- Type: Public charter school (K-8)
- Known for: French immersion program
- Border Star Montessori
- Type: Public Montessori school (PreK-6)
- Known for: Montessori teaching method and diverse student body
Colleges and Universities
- University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)
- Type: Public research university
- Known for: Strong health sciences programs and urban setting
- Rockhurst University
- Type: Private Jesuit university
- Known for: Business programs and community service emphasis
- Kansas City Art Institute
- Type: Private art and design college
- Known for: Specialized art and design programs
- Metropolitan Community College
- Type: Public community college system
- Known for: Diverse program offerings and multiple campuses




