For the 2024 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,609 students in Kansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kansas are Sumner Of Arts & Science, Oswego Junior-senior High School and Wheatridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Kansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sumner Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kansas include Sumner Of Arts & Science, Oswego Junior-senior High School and Wheatridge Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Kansas?
6 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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