Public schools in Gladstone, MO
7 open public schools with an address in Gladstone, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,949
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gladstone public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Gladstone, MO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,949 students, an average of 421 per school. The largest campus is Antioch Middle (886 students), and the largest elementary school is Chapel Hill Elementary (644).
North Kansas City 74 operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gladstone
Elementary schools in Gladstone
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Elementary North Kansas City 74 | PK–05 | 644 | 16.3:1 | |
| Linden West Elementary North Kansas City 74 | PK–05 | 501 | 15.4:1 | |
| Meadowbrook Elementary North Kansas City 74 | KG–05 | 529 | 14.3:1 | |
| Oakwood Manor Elementary North Kansas City 74 | PK–05 | 277 | 11.2:1 |
Middle schools in Gladstone
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Middle North Kansas City 74 | 07–08 | 886 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Gladstone
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR School Division of Youth Service | 06–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gladstone
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Center North Kansas City 74 | PK–PK | 112 | 2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.6%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black14.8%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.4%
- Multiracial11.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Gladstone schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,949 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gladstone
How many public schools are in Gladstone, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Gladstone: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,949 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gladstone?
Schools with an address in Gladstone belong to 2 education agencies, led by North Kansas City 74 (6 schools), Division of Youth Service (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Gladstone?
STAR School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gladstone, with 0 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gladstone?
No school with an address in Gladstone is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gladstone schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gladstone public schools is 14.6:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gladstone guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities