Public schools in Lee's Summit, MO
32 open public schools with an address in Lee's Summit, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,569
31 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Lee's Summit public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in Lee's Summit, MO: 17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. The 31 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,569 students, an average of 599 per school. The largest campus is Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), and the largest elementary school is Prairie View Elem. (604).
Lee's Summit R-VII operates the most schools here (27), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lee's Summit campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% 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 Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit R-VII
Public school district
27 schools in Lee's Summit · 30 total
Blue Springs R-IV
Public school district
3 schools in Lee's Summit · 21 total
Division of Youth Service
State operated agency
1 school in Lee's Summit · 30 total
Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled
State operated agency
1 school in Lee's Summit · 35 total
Elementary schools in Lee's Summit
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 487 | 12.3:1 | |
| Chapel Lakes Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 600 | 16:1 | |
| Hawthorn Hill Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 444 | 17.2:1 | |
| Hazel Grove Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 331 | 14.3:1 | |
| Highland Park Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 407 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lee's Summit Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 205 | 9.8:1 | |
| Longview Farm Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 401 | 17.2:1 | |
| Mason Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 512 | 15.8:1 | |
| Meadow Lane Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 435 | 12.9:1 | |
| Pleasant LEA Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 346 | 12.8:1 | |
| Prairie View Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 604 | 14.4:1 | |
| Richardson Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 405 | 11.1:1 | |
| Trailridge Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 418 | 16.5:1 | |
| Underwood Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 511 | 14.7:1 | |
| Voy Spears Jr. Elem. Blue Springs R-IV | KG–05 | 546 | 15.5:1 | |
| Westview Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 269 | 13.6:1 | |
| Woodland Elem. Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–05 | 423 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lee's Summit
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle Lee's Summit R-VII | 06–08 | 1,043 | 14.2:1 | |
| Delta Woods Middle Blue Springs R-IV | 06–08 | 831 | 15.4:1 | |
| East Trails Middle School Lee's Summit R-VII | 06–08 | 1,051 | 15.7:1 | |
| Pleasant LEA Middle Lee's Summit R-VII | 06–08 | 905 | 13.6:1 | |
| Summit Lakes Middle Lee's Summit R-VII | 06–08 | 1,005 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Lee's Summit
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop School Lee's Summit R-VII · Alternative School | 05–12 | 25 | 7.1:1 | |
| Langsford House Division of Youth Service | 05–12 | 11 | 7.3:1 | |
| Lee's Summit North High Lee's Summit R-VII | 09–12 | 1,940 | 16.8:1 | |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High Lee's Summit R-VII | 09–12 | 1,989 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lee's Summit West High Lee's Summit R-VII | 09–12 | 1,999 | 16.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lee's Summit
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. Lee's Summit R-VII | PK–PK | 331 | 10.4:1 | |
| Great Beginnings PreK at PV Lee's Summit R-VII | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Lakeview Woods School Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Special Education School | KG–12 | 30 | 10:1 | |
| Miller Park Center Lee's Summit R-VII | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| R-7 Online Academy Lee's Summit R-VII · Virtual | KG–12 | 65 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.4%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black14.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 30 Lee's Summit schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,569 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lee's Summit
How many public schools are in Lee's Summit, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in Lee's Summit: 17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 18,569 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lee's Summit?
Schools with an address in Lee's Summit belong to 4 education agencies, led by Lee's Summit R-VII (27 schools), Blue Springs R-IV (3 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 Lee's Summit?
Lee's Summit West High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lee's Summit, with 1,999 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lee's Summit?
No school with an address in Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lee's Summit public schools is 14.3:1, 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 Lee's Summit 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