Kansas is the #26 largest school system in the United States, serving 477,627 students across the 1,340 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 42,873 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend 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 81 Blue Ribbon Schools, 37 magnet schools, 8 charter schools, and 4 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 39%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Kansas (2025)
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-5
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 Rd
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: PK-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: K-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
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This State (KS)
# Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
477,627 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
State Average (KS)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
Graduation Rate
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
# American Indian Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
# Asian Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
3%
# Hispanic Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
# Black Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
7%
# White Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (KS)
Total Revenue (22-23)
$7,774 MM
Spending (22-23)
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student (22-23)
$16,276
Spending / Student (22-23)
$17,192
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title center">Best Kansas Public Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Argentine (7 schools), Northeast (7 schools), Riverview (6 schools), Victory Hills (6 schools), Southwest Wichita (6 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<麻豆果冻传媒 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?
1,340 public schools are located in Kansas.
What percentage of students in Kansas go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Minority enrollment in Kansas is 39%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Kansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kansas include: Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior vs. Lincoln Jr/sr High School, Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School, Wakefield High School vs. Clay Center Community High School
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