For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,496 students in 66109, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 66109, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66109, KS are Piper Prairie Elementary School, Piper Creek Elementary School and Piper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66109 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66109, KS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66109, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piper Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 N. 122nd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Grades: PK-2
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Piper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13021 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Grades: 3-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Piper Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Piper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Lowell Brune Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N. 89th Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 551-3200
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 551-3200
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 N 72nd St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-4950
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-4950
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #88.
D D Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2901 N 72nd St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6450
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
Washington High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7340 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-7800
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
66109, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7850 Yecker
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-3000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-3000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4410 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
3130 North 122 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
2226 N 85th St
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-4250
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 627-4250
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66109, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66109, KS include Piper Prairie Elementary School, Piper Creek Elementary School and Piper Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66109?
9 public schools are located in 66109.
What percentage of students in 66109 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 66109 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66109?
66109 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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