For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,828 students in De Soto, KS.
The top ranked public schools in De Soto, KS are Lexington Trails Middle School, De Soto High School and Starside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Soto, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington Trails Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
De Soto High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35000 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6250
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
Starside Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35400 W 91st
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
35200 West 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6200
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Soto, KS?
The top ranked public schools in De Soto, KS include Lexington Trails Middle School, De Soto High School and Starside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Soto?
4 public schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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