For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,448 students in Grain Valley, MO.
The top-ranked public schools in Grain Valley, MO are Sni-a-bar Elementary School, Grain Valley North Middle School and Prairie Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grain Valley, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Grain Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grain Valley, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sni-a-bar Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5020
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5020
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Grain Valley North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31608 E Pink Hill Road
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 994-4800
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 994-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Branch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Dillingham Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5070
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5070
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Grain Valley South Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Se Ryan Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-3499
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-3499
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Grain Valley High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
551 Sw Eagles Pkwy
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5000
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Stony Point Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 W Ryan Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-7800
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-7800
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
144 Mcquerry Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-4870
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-4870
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
31604 E Pink Hill Road
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5006
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 847-5006
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grain Valley, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Grain Valley, MO include Sni-a-bar Elementary School, Grain Valley North Middle School and Prairie Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grain Valley?
8 public schools are located in Grain Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Grain Valley?
Grain Valley public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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