Kansas is the #27 largest school system in the United States, serving 479,114 students across the 1,355 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 42,380 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Kansas is 30%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 33%.
The top ranked public schools in Kansas are Bradley Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School and Meadow Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 82 Blue Ribbon Schools, 37 magnet schools, 8 charter schools, and 4 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.")
(KS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
21%
Black
6%
White
63%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Kansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1 Bradley Circle; Bldg 1726
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
6642 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Rank: #33.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
21880 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mission Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Regency Place Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17077 W 165th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
16451 Flint St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Tipton Community School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
209 State St.
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Tipton, KS 67485
(785) 373-5355
Rank: #99.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Rank: #1010.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
14140 Grant St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6200
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6200
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Kansas Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Argentine (7 schools), Northeast (7 schools), Riverview (6 schools), Victory Hills (6 schools), Southwest Wichita (6 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kansas?
The top ranked public schools in Kansas include Bradley Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School and Meadow Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas?
1,355 public schools are located in Kansas.
What percentage of students in Kansas go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Minority enrollment in Kansas is 37% (majority Hispanic)
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