Kansas City Education
A good education can set you up for success. A bad one can leave you lost. But in the Kansas City area, a convoluted school landscape makes it difficult to even understand your choices, much less how to access the best possible education for yourself or your children. We’re here to help you navigate your options, advocate for your rights within your school and get involved in local elections.
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KEY STATS
45
Jackson, Platte, Clay, Cass, Wyandotte and Johnson counties have 45 school districts combined.
68%
Twenty independent Kansas City charter schools have a combined enrollment similar to the public school district’s.
20
Twenty independent Kansas City charter schools have a combined enrollment similar to the district’s.
54%
Fewer than 54% of KCPS students attended school at least 90% of the time during the 2022-23 academic year.
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