For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,051 students in Lees Summit, MO. The top ranked public high schools in Lees Summit, MO are Lee's Summit West High School, Lee's Summit Sr. High School and Lee's Summit North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lees Summit, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lees Summit have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Lees Summit, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lee's Summit West High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lees Summit, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee's Summit West High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Sw Ward Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4000
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(816) 986-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #22.
Lee's Summit Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Se Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2000
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,960 students
Rank: #33.
Lee's Summit North High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Ne Douglas St
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3000
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #44.
Hilltop School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne Gregory Blvd
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 435-7046
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lakeview Woods School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Miller Park Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Miller Street
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
525 Se 2nd St
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Ne Tudor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Lees Summit, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeview Woods (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
351 Ne Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 373-5656
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 373-5656
Grades: Inquire with school
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lees Summit, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lees Summit, MO include Lee's Summit West High School, Lee's Summit Sr. High School and Lee's Summit North High School. Lees Summit has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public high schools are located in Lees Summit?
8 public high schools are located in Lees Summit.
What is the racial composition of students in Lees Summit?
Lees Summit public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lees Summit are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lees Summit include: Lee's Summit Sr. High School vs. Lee's Summit North High School, Lee's Summit North High School vs. Lee's Summit West High School, Lee's Summit West High School vs. Lee's Summit North High School
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