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 is full of many activities any person can enjoy. The food variety, clothing stores, nightlife, museums, and more simply won't let you get bored here. If you are coming to the Lee's Summit area, or you are looking for new things to do, here is a list of some awesome places that provide a whole lot of fun. 1. Summit Fair2. Longview Lake3. Paradise Park4. Winterset Nature Area5. TrappedKC6. Sky Zone7. Lake Jacomo8. Summit Lanes9. Cool Crest10. The Water Hole