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13 schools in Raytown

Missouri · Public K-12

Across the city, Raytown hosts 13 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 5,297 Missouri students (about 407 per campus).

7-year change in Raytown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,297
-1,076 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
19%
was 32%
% Hispanic
17%
was 12%
% Black
53%
was 47%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BLUE RIDGE ELEM.ElementaryKG-05299
HERNDON CAREER CTR.High09-120
LAUREL HILLS ELEM.ElementaryKG-05344
NEW TRAILS EARLY LEARNING CTR.ElementaryPK-PK101
RAYTOWN CENTRAL MIDDLEMiddle06-08488
RAYTOWN EDUCATION CTR.Combined01-120
RAYTOWN SOUTH SR. HIGHHigh09-121,089
RAYTOWN SR. HIGHHigh09-121,280
ROBINSON ELEM.ElementaryKG-05315
SOUTH MIDDLEMiddle06-08510
SOUTHWOOD ELEM.ElementaryKG-05346
SPRING VALLEY ELEM.ElementaryKG-05353
THREE TRAILS PRESCHOOLElementaryPK-PK172

About Raytown

Raytown is an average-sized Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 13 schools and 5,297 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Raytown has decreased 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,373 students to 5,297. Raytown now counts 11 public schools, up from 10 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 32% to 19%.

On this page, the community for Raytown discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Raytown?
Raytown, Missouri has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,297 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Raytown?
Raytown has 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Raytown?
RAYTOWN SR. HIGH is the largest public school in Raytown by enrollment, with approximately 1,280 students.
What school districts serve Raytown?
Raytown public schools are operated by RAYTOWN C-2.
What grade levels do public schools in Raytown cover?
Public schools in Raytown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.