Lee’s Summit, Missouri is the sixth largest city in the Kansas City Metro area with a population of 91,364. It was ranked 27th in the 2010 Money magazine 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Three public school districts serve the children of the city, Lee’s Summit School District, Blue Springs School District and Raymore Peculiar School District. The Lee’s Summit school district receive the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement, Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award. During fall 2011, the the Lee’s Summit School District was recognized for being among a handful of districts in the state to earn a perfect score on criteria for the Distinction In Performance Award each year for the last 11 years. The Lee’s Summit School District was among 16 percent of the nation's school districts receiving the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" national award in spring 2012. Longview Community College, Summit Technology Center, a branch of the University of Central Missouri and a branch of Baker University all provide opportunities for higher education in Lee’s Summit.
Lee's Summit has a fireworks ordinance that restricts the use and type of fireworks that can be used. Use of fireworks in the city limits requires the user to be a resident and have an approved permit, which can be procured at the time of purchase if purchasing in Lee's Summit. The times for the use of fireworks are limited to July 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, and on July 4th from 10:00 am to midnight. Any other use is illegal. More information can be found at www.cityofls.net Happy 4th and stay safe!