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5 schools in Platte City

Missouri · Public K-12

Of the 5 public K-12 schools in Platte City, combined enrollment is roughly 3,249 students (an average of 650 per campus).

7-year change in Platte City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,249
+65 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 83%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
7%
was 5%
% Asian
3%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
COMPASS ELEMENTARYElementaryPK-05527
DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM.ElementaryPK-05679
NORTHLAND CAREER CTR.High09-120
PLATTE CITY MIDDLEMiddle06-08646
PLATTE COUNTY HIGHHigh09-121,397

About Platte City

Platte City is a small Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 3,249 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Platte City is around 650 students, 70% higher than the Missouri average of about 382.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 3,184 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,249 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 83% to 77%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Platte City discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Platte City, Missouri?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Platte City, with a combined enrollment of about 3,249.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Platte City?
Platte City has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Platte City?
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH is the largest public school in Platte City by enrollment, with approximately 1,397 students.
What school districts serve Platte City?
Platte City public schools are operated by PLATTE CO. R-III.
What grade levels do public schools in Platte City cover?
Public schools in Platte City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.