For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,281 students in 66049, KS (there are , serving 316 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 66049, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66049, KS are Langston Hughes Elementary School, Quail Run Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66049 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66049, KS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66049, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 George Williams Way
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1130 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5820
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5820
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Lawrence Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Schwarz Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Lawrence Free State High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66049, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66049, KS include Langston Hughes Elementary School, Quail Run Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 66049?
6 public schools are located in 66049.
What percentage of students in 66049 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 66049 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66049?
66049 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).