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.
Kumon Reading and Math Center in Lee's Summit, MO, is part of the renowned Kumon global network, offering individualized, self-paced instruction in reading and math for students of all ages. This center provides a structured program to build foundational skills and foster a love for learning. The Kumon method emphasizes mastering concepts at each level before advancing, helping students develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The center’s dedicated instructors work closely with each student to tailor the learning experience, ensuring they progress at their own pace and achieve their academic goals. Whether students need extra support or are seeking to accelerate their learning, the Kumon Reading and Math Center in Lee's Summit offers a supportive environment to help them succeed. The Kumon Learning Center has been incredibly beneficial for my son, helping him make significant progress in both math and reading. After spending three years in pre-K because of his birthday falling past the kindergarten cutoff, my husband and I felt he needed a bit more of a challenge. After just a year at Kumon, where he has mastered addition and is now reading books at level 1, he is more than ready to start his first year of grade school.