Kansas is the #26 largest school system in the United States, serving 474,077 students across the 1,337 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are , serving 42,829 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 31%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 33%.
The top-ranked public schools in Kansas are Corinth Elementary School, Cottonwood Point Elementary School, and Mission Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 83 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
8301 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cottonwood Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
10521 W. 129th St.
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-6100
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-6100
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mission Trail 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
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westwood View 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
4935 Belinder Ave
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-5800
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-5800
Rank: #55.
Timber Sage Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
15800 W 173rd Terrace
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7244
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7244
Rank: #66.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3411 W. 103rd Street
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (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
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This State (KS)
US
# Schools
1,337 Schools
100,795 Schools
# Students
474,077 Students
49,494,734 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
33,397 Teachers
3,241,124 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
State Average (KS)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
3,550 Students
477,337 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13,525 Students
2,755,585 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
104,438 Students
14,721,043 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
30%
# Black Students
31,205 Students
7,323,773 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
293,292 Students
21,491,186 Students
% White Students
61%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1,139 Students
185,312 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30,241 Students
2,514,798 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (KS)
Total Revenue (23-24)
$7,774 MM
Spending (23-24)
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student (23-24)
$16,398
Spending / Student (23-24)
$17,321
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title center">Best Kansas Public Schools by County (2026)
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 Corinth Elementary School, Cottonwood Point Elementary School, and Mission Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas?
1,337 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: Hamilton High School vs. Eureka Jr/sr High School, Norton High School vs. Northern Valley High School, Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School
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