For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 731 students in Weston, MO. Weston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
The top-ranked public schools in Weston, MO are West Platte High School, West Platte Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weston, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Weston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Weston, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Platte High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
West Platte Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Weston, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1103 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Weston, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Weston, MO include West Platte High School, West Platte Middle School and Central Elementary School. Weston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
How many public schools are located in Weston?
3 public schools are located in Weston.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston?
Weston public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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