Kansas City is served by 16 school districts including 10 public school districts, with a significant portion being nationally ranked.
There are also numerous private schools; Catholic schools in Kansas City are governed by the Diocese of Kansas City.

The following Public School Districts serve Kansas City:
Kansas City Public Schools (formerly Kansas City, Missouri School District)
North Kansas City School District
Center School District
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
Grandview C-4 School District
Liberty School District
Park Hill School District
Platte County R-3 School District
Raytown C-2 School District
Lees Summit R-7 School District
Blue Springs R-4 School District
Independence School District
Fort Osage R-1 School District
Kansas City is served by 16 school districts including 10 public school districts, with a significant portion being nationally ranked. There are also numerous private schools; Catholic schools in Kansas City are governed by the Diocese of Kansas City.
The following Public School Districts serve Kansas City:
Kansas City Public Schools (formerly Kansas City, Missouri School District)
North Kansas City School District
Center School District
Hickman Mills C-1 School District
Grandview C-4 School District
Liberty School District
Park Hill School District
Platte County R-3 School District
Raytown C-2 School District
Lees Summit R-7 School District
Blue Springs R-4 School District
Independence School District
Fort Osage R-1 School District
Kansas City, Missouri