Kansas is the #26 largest school system in the United States, serving 482,478 students across the 1,355 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 236 private schools, serving 43,113 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Kansas is 30%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 33%.
The top-ranked public schools in Kansas are Bradley Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School, and Meadow Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 38%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(KS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
21%
Black
7%
White
62%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Kansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1 Bradley Circle; Bldg 1726
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
6642 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Rank: #33.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
21880 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mission Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Regency Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17077 W 165th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Timber Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
16451 Flint St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Tipton Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Rank: #99.
Wheatland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Rank: #1010.
Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
14140 Grant St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6200
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6200
Best Kansas Public Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Argentine (7 schools), Northeast (7 schools), Riverview (6 schools), Victory Hills (6 schools), Southwest Wichita (6 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked public schools in Kansas include Bradley Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School, and Meadow Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas?
1,355 public schools are located in Kansas.
What percentage of students in Kansas go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Minority enrollment in Kansas is 38%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Kansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kansas include: Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior vs. Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Wakefield High School vs. Clay Center Community High School
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