Introduction

Recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding school districts, the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District was recognized among the nation's top educational systems by Money magazine in 2010. In addition, the R-7 School District has won Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award, the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement. The district exceeded the criteria for this prestigious award by earning a perfect score on the Missouri “performance indicators” every year since the program began.

Today, approximately 17,600 young people attend 18 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools. Our district also operates the Great Beginnings Early Education Center, a Parents As Teachers program, Summit Ridge Academy (alternative high school), Summit Technology Academy and Miller Park Center.