Clay County Public Schools

Clay County, Missouri

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

41,675

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Clay County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Clay County has 6 district entries. NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 34 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. KANSAS CITY has the most listed schools, with 33 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 44 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

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Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

7 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Clay County

Reported Enrollment

41,675

80 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary44

Middle13

High16

Other7

6 School Districts in Clay County

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

LIBERTY 53

KEARNEY R-I

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40

8 schools

2,687 students

SMITHVILLE R-II

5 schools

2,584 students

MISSOURI CITY 56

1 school

19 students

80 Public Schools in Clay County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Clay County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LIBERTY 53	LIBERTY, 64068Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,326
LIBERTY HIGH	Profile	LIBERTY 53	LIBERTY, 64068Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,997
STALEY HIGH	Profile	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64156Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,897
OAK PARK HIGH	Profile	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64118City: Large	9–12	High	1,756
NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH	Profile	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64116Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,640
WINNETONKA HIGH	Profile	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64119City: Large	9–12	High	1,284
NEW MARK MIDDLE	Profile	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64155City: Large	7–8	Middle	1,005
GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER	Record	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	Kansas City, 64156City: Large	6	Middle	923
SMITHVILLE HIGH	Record	SMITHVILLE R-II	SMITHVILLE, 64089Suburb: Large	9–12	High	906
SHOAL CREEK ELEM.	Record	LIBERTY 53	KANSAS CITY, 64157City: Large	KG–5	Primary	883
ANTIOCH MIDDLE	Record	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	GLADSTONE, 64118Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	865
KEARNEY HIGH	Record	KEARNEY R-I	KEARNEY, 64060Town: Fringe	10–12	High	824
SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE	Record	LIBERTY 53	LIBERTY, 64068Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	791
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH	Record	EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40	EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024Town: Fringe	9–12	High	787
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LIBERTY 53	LIBERTY, 64068Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	777
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY	Record	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64156Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	712
NORTHGATE MIDDLE	Record	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64118City: Large	7–8	Middle	689
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY	Record	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74	KANSAS CITY, 64156City: Large	KG–5	Primary	654
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LIBERTY 53	LIBERTY, 64068Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	653
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LIBERTY 53	LIBERTY, 64068Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	638

LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,326 students

LIBERTY HIGH

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,997 students

STALEY HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64156 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,897 students

OAK PARK HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64118 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,756 students

NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64116 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,640 students

WINNETONKA HIGH

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64119 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,284 students

NEW MARK MIDDLE

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64155 / City: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,005 students

GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

Kansas City, 64156 / City: Large

Record6Middle923 students

SMITHVILLE HIGH

SMITHVILLE R-II

SMITHVILLE, 64089 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High906 students

SHOAL CREEK ELEM.

LIBERTY 53

KANSAS CITY, 64157 / City: Large

RecordKG–5Primary883 students

ANTIOCH MIDDLE

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

GLADSTONE, 64118 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle865 students

KEARNEY HIGH

KEARNEY R-I

KEARNEY, 64060 / Town: Fringe

Record10–12High824 students

SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle791 students

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High787 students

HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle777 students

BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64156 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary712 students

NORTHGATE MIDDLE

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64118 / City: Large

Record7–8Middle689 students

NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY

NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

KANSAS CITY, 64156 / City: Large

RecordKG–5Primary654 students

DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle653 students

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LIBERTY 53

LIBERTY, 64068 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle638 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Clay County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
476 students
Listed on this county directory
LEWIS ELEMENTARY
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
425 students
Listed on this county directory
DOGWOOD ELEM.
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
465 students
Listed on this county directory
HAWTHORNE ELEM.
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
254 students
Listed on this county directory
KEARNEY ELEM.
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
267 students
Listed on this county directory
LENS
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
134 students
Listed on this county directory
SOUTHVIEW ELEM.
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
477 students
Listed on this county directory
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
360 students
Listed on this county directory
EPIC ELEMENTARY
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
290 students
Listed on this county directory
FRANKLIN ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
245 students
Listed on this county directory
KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64157
Enrollment
522 students
Listed on this county directory
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
558 students
Listed on this county directory
LIBERTY OAKS ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64158
Enrollment
522 students
Listed on this county directory
LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
475 students
Listed on this county directory
MANOR HILL ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
327 students
Listed on this county directory
RIDGEVIEW ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
355 students
Listed on this county directory
SHOAL CREEK ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64157
Enrollment
883 students
Listed on this county directory
WARREN HILLS ELEM.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
603 students
Listed on this county directory
MISSOURI CITY ELEM.
MISSOURI CITY 56
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
MISSOURI CITY, 64072
Enrollment
19 students
Listed on this county directory
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64156
Enrollment
712 students
Listed on this county directory
BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64116
Enrollment
310 students
Listed on this county directory
CHAPEL HILL ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GLADSTONE, 64119
Enrollment
599 students
Listed on this county directory
CHOUTEAU ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64117
Enrollment
358 students
Listed on this county directory
CLARDY ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64118
Enrollment
495 students
Listed on this county directory
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64116
Enrollment
435 students
Listed on this county directory
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64118
Enrollment
517 students
Listed on this county directory
FOX HILL ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64155
Enrollment
587 students
Listed on this county directory
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–1
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64118
Enrollment
230 students
Listed on this county directory
GRACEMOR ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64119
Enrollment
630 students
Listed on this county directory
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64117
Enrollment
187 students
Listed on this county directory
LINDEN WEST ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GLADSTONE, 64118
Enrollment
447 students
Listed on this county directory
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64119
Enrollment
293 students
Listed on this county directory
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
GLADSTONE, 64118
Enrollment
504 students
Listed on this county directory
NASHUA ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64155
Enrollment
328 students
Listed on this county directory
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64156
Enrollment
654 students
Listed on this county directory
OAKWOOD MANOR ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
GLADSTONE, 64118
Enrollment
194 students
Listed on this county directory
RAVENWOOD ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64119
Enrollment
319 students
Listed on this county directory
RISING HILL ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64157
Enrollment
380 students
Listed on this county directory
TOPPING ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64117
Enrollment
318 students
Listed on this county directory
WEST ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64118
Enrollment
403 students
Listed on this county directory
WINNWOOD ELEMENTARY
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64117
Enrollment
243 students
Listed on this county directory
EAGLE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
SMITHVILLE R-II
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
SMITHVILLE, 64089
Enrollment
459 students
Listed on this county directory
Horizon Elementary
SMITHVILLE R-II
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
SMITHVILLE, 64089
Enrollment
446 students
Listed on this county directory
Maple Elementary
SMITHVILLE R-II
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
SMITHVILLE, 64089
Enrollment
367 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MIDDLE
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
576 students
Listed on this county directory
KEARNEY MIDDLE
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
6–7
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
499 students
Listed on this county directory
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
653 students
Listed on this county directory
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
777 students
Listed on this county directory
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
638 students
Listed on this county directory
SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
791 students
Listed on this county directory
ANTIOCH MIDDLE
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
GLADSTONE, 64118
Enrollment
865 students
Listed on this county directory
EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
6
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64117
Enrollment
607 students
Listed on this county directory
GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
6
Location
Kansas City, 64156
Enrollment
923 students
Listed on this county directory
MAPLE PARK MIDDLE
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64119
Enrollment
638 students
Listed on this county directory
NEW MARK MIDDLE
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64155
Enrollment
1,005 students
NORTHGATE MIDDLE
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64118
Enrollment
689 students
Listed on this county directory
SMITHVILLE MIDDLE
SMITHVILLE R-II
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
SMITHVILLE, 64089
Enrollment
406 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR.
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64156
Enrollment
28 students
Listed on this county directory
S.T.A.R. DAY TREATMENT CTR.
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
GLADSTONE, 64118
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
LAWSON, 64062
Enrollment
32 students
Listed on this county directory
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS CAREER CTR.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
11–12
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS HIGH
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
787 students
Listed on this county directory
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS TECH. HIGH
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
10–12
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
61 students
Listed on this county directory
KEARNEY HIGH
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
10–12
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
824 students
Listed on this county directory
JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
LIBERTY ACADEMY
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
LIBERTY HIGH
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
1,997 students
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
LIBERTY, 64068
Enrollment
2,326 students
NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGH
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64116
Enrollment
1,640 students
OAK PARK HIGH
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64118
Enrollment
1,756 students
STALEY HIGH
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64156
Enrollment
1,897 students
WINNETONKA HIGH
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64119
Enrollment
1,284 students
SMITHVILLE HIGH
SMITHVILLE R-II
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
SMITHVILLE, 64089
Enrollment
906 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS EAR CHLD CTR
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
Record
Grades
PK
Location
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024
Enrollment
155 students
Listed on this county directory
KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
PK
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
75 students
Listed on this county directory
KEARNEY JR. HIGH
KEARNEY R-I
Record
Grades
8–9
Location
KEARNEY, 64060
Enrollment
566 students
Listed on this county directory
EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION CTR.
LIBERTY 53
Record
Grades
PK
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64158
Enrollment
45 students
Listed on this county directory
MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64155
Enrollment
43 students
Listed on this county directory
CTR. FOR EDUC. DEVELOPMENT
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
KANSAS CITY, 64116
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Record
Grades
PK
Location
GLADSTONE, 64119
Enrollment
114 students
Listed on this county directory

Clay County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Clay County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Missouri. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Clay County public school directory?

The directory lists 80 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Clay County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Clay County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Clay County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 7 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Clay County?

Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.