For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,776 students in Paola, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 183 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Paola, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Paola, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Paola Middle School and Paola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paola, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Paola have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paola, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 E 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Grades: 3-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Paola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Paola High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paola, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Paola, KS include Sunflower Elementary School, Paola Middle School and Paola High School.
How many public schools are located in Paola?
4 public schools are located in Paola.
What percentage of students in Paola go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Paola are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paola?
Paola public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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