Schools & Families in Gladstone

Gladstone's education picture runs through the substantial, regional North Kansas City School District, with several schools sitting directly within city limits.

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A substantial regional district

The North Kansas City School District serves approximately 21,800 students across 34 schools regionally -- a substantial suburban district beyond Gladstone alone.

Gladstone's own in-city schools

Within Gladstone city limits, NKCSD maintains four elementary schools (Chapel Hill, Meadowbrook, Oakwood Manor, and Linden West) and one middle school (Antioch Middle School).

Oak Park High School serves most of the city

Oak Park High School, adjacent to Oak Grove Park, serves the majority of Gladstone (sections north of NW Englewood Road) along with the Oaks, Oakview, Oakwood, and Oakwood Park areas.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.