For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 6,212 students in Andover, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Andover, KS are Prairie Creek Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Andover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Andover, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Andover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Andover, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
654 Ymca Drive
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4630
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1747 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4620
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4620
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Andover Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1628 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4610
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #44.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 E. Douglas
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4730
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Andover Central Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
903 E. Central
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4710
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Andover Ecademy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1413 N. Main
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4470
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4470
Grades: K-12
| 3,618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Andover, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Andover, KS include Prairie Creek Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Andover Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Andover?
6 public elementary schools are located in Andover.
What is the racial composition of students in Andover?
Andover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Andover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Andover include: Andover Central Middle School vs. Andover Middle School, Andover Middle School vs. Andover Central Middle School, Prairie Creek Elementary School vs. Sunflower Elementary School
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