For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,144 students in Platte City, MO (there are , serving 32 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Platte City, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Platte City, MO are Compass Elementary School, Platte County High School and Platte City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte City, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Platte City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Platte City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Kentucky
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Platte County High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Grades: 9-12
| 1,336 students
Rank: #33.
Platte City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Pirate Dr
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #44.
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Career Center
Vocational School
1801 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Platte City, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5808
Grades: 4-5
| 437 students
1009 Second St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2167
Grades: K
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Platte City, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Platte City, MO include Compass Elementary School, Platte County High School and Platte City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Platte City?
5 public schools are located in Platte City.
What percentage of students in Platte City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Platte City are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Platte City?
Platte City public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Platte City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Platte City include: Compass Elementary School vs. Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School, Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School vs. Compass Elementary School, Northland Career Center vs. Platte County High School
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