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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Learn moreA 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.
Key takeaways
- The North Kansas City School District serves approximately 21,800 students across 34 schools regionally.
- Four elementary schools and one middle school sit directly within Gladstone city limits.
- Oak Park High School serves the majority of Gladstone.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment directly with NKCSD before relocating.
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