Liberty 53 School District, Missouri

Liberty 53 School District is a unified school district in Clay County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 64,011 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 82 sq mi (212 km²) of land.

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Liberty 53 School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
64,011 ± 1,549
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Clay County
Land area
82 sq mi (212 km²)
Median household income
$112,908 ± $5,849
Median home value
$335,300 ± $8,978
Water area
0.53 sq mi (1.38 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2918540
Coordinates (central point)
39.255141, -94.397331

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Liberty 53 School District, largest first

  1. Liberty Township67,893 people
  2. Liberty (city)30,689 people
  3. Glenaire (city)587 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. North Kansas City 74 School District7.5 mi southwest
  2. Kearney R-I School District9.4 mi north
  3. Excelsior Springs 40 School District11 mi northeast
  4. Fort Osage R-I School District11 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Liberty 53 School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Liberty 53 School District before you rely on it.

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