For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,695 students in Parsons, KS (there are , serving 110 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Parsons, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Parsons, KS are Meadowview Elementary School, Garfield School and Guthridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parsons, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Parsons have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parsons, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Gr: 2-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Guthridge School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Gr: 4-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Parsons Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Dirr St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Gr: PK-1 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Parsons, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parsons, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Parsons, KS include Meadowview Elementary School, Garfield School and Guthridge School.
How many public schools are located in Parsons?
7 public schools are located in Parsons.
What percentage of students in Parsons go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Parsons are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parsons?
Parsons public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parsons are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Parsons include: Lincoln School vs. Meadowview Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School vs. Lincoln School
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