All Running Horse schools are located within the Platte County R-3 School District. They have been recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a “High Preforming” district, the highest level of academic recognition given in the state of Missouri. Also, they have received a perfect score on their Annual Performance Report by the Missouri D.E.S.E. They have over a 95% attendance rate for their students, and score above the state and national ACT scores annually. The Platte County School District also has the lowest tax levies in the KC area ($4.52) and holds 14 Missouri State Championships in athletics and their fine arts programs have been recognized over the past 10 years.

Compass Elementary School
401 Kentucky Ave, Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: 816.858.0172
Kindergarden – 5th grade
Chad Searcey, Principal
Compass Elementary School Website

Platte City Middle School
900 Pirate Drive
Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: 816.858.3748
6th – 8th Grade
Chris Miller, Principal
Platte City Middle School Website

Platte County High School
1501 Branch
Platte City, MO 64079
Phone: 816.858.2036
Fax: 816.858.7067
9th – 12th Grade
Chad Sayre, Principal
Platte County High School Website