For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,059 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 North High School and Lee's Summit Sr. 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 53% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), 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 10% of Missouri public high schools.
Lees Summit, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lee's Summit West High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lees Summit, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Lee's Summit Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Se Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2000
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lakeview Woods School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Nw Gregory
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 478-0381
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Miller Park Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Miller Street
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 986-1540
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
525 Se 2nd St
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 622-0999
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Ne Tudor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Lees Summit, MO 64086
(816) 986-1005
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 52%
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 North High School and Lee's Summit Sr. 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (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 West High School vs. Lee's Summit North High School, 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
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