The Windmill Creek Subdivision is in one of the best school districts in the state.  The location, schools, and friendly atmosphere make Platte County School District attractive to people wishing to relocate in or around the Kansas City area. While located within easy commuting distance of downtown Kansas City and its amenities, a small town atmosphere prevails. Unique opportunities exist for Platte County R-3 students and parents:

• 17 to 1 student to teacher ratios
• A+ High School Designation (significantly reduced tuition for graduates to junior colleges and vocational programs)
• An on-site Career Center
• Participation in the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program
• Some of the top extra-curricular programs in the state

The Platte County School District is proud to be an integral part of an area known for its history as well as for what it offers the future for the Northland of the Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri, area.

The District’s central office (District Education Center) is located in Platte City, six miles northwest of Kansas City International Airport. However, more than 40 percent of our 105 square miles is within the city limits of Kansas City. With a district encompassing a large amount of square miles, Platte County R-3 maintains two campus areas, one in the north end of the District, and one in the south end of the District. The District hosts six traditional education buildings, one early childhood center, and one area career technical school.

District Growth 

The District has grown from a K-12 student population of 1,957 in 1999-00 school year to 4,259 students in the current 2019-20 school year.