For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,482 students in 66106, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 66106, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66106, KS are Junction Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Midland Trail. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66106 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66106, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66106, KS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 Oak Grove Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Trail
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1429 S 29th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #66.
New Stanley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Metropolitan
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Riverview
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Grades: 6
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
Turner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #99.
Silver City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1010.
Turner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Argentine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
J C Harmon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beyond The Bell
Magnet School
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
66106, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2540 Junction Road
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
7120 Gibbs Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Grades: 1-6
| 109 students
Turner Virtual Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Charter School
800 S. 55th St.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66106, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66106, KS include Junction Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Midland Trail.
How many public schools are located in 66106?
13 public schools are located in 66106.
What percentage of students in 66106 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 66106 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66106?
66106 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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