5 schools in Platte City
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| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-05 | 527 |
| DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM. | Elementary | PK-05 | 679 |
| NORTHLAND CAREER CTR. | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| PLATTE CITY MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 646 |
| PLATTE COUNTY HIGH | High | 09-12 | 1,397 |
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.