For the 2024-25 school year, there are 162 public schools serving 83,719 students in Sedgwick County, KS (there are 52 private schools, serving 13,413 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Sedgwick County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sedgwick County, KS are Wheatland Elementary School, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School and Cheney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedgwick County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sedgwick County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sedgwick County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cheney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
126 W 5th
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Abilene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Grades: PK-3
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Apollo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16158 W Apollo
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
Robert M. Martin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2342 N. 159th St East
Wichita, KS 67228
(316) 218-4720
Wichita, KS 67228
(316) 218-4720
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #88.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Rank: #99.
St. Marks School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19001 West 29th N.
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19201 W. 23rd Street South
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Explorer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16746 W Explorer
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Grades: PK-4
| 472 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Oak Street Elementary School K-4
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Oak
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4200
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4200
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clark Davidson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 S Walnut
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Maize Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Grades: K-4
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Clearwater Elementary West
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Grades: PK-3
| 327 students
Rank: #1616.
Wheatland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Grades: K-3
| 346 students
Rank: #1717.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Grades: K-3
| 287 students
Rank: #1818.
Stone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sowers Alternative High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wichita Alternative High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #2121.
Andale Elem-middle
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Rush
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #2222.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #2323.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Grades: K-4
| 512 students
Rank: #2424.
Valley Center Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Grades: 4-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2525.
Maize Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Grades: K-4
| 557 students
Rank: #2626.
Garden Plain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Section Line
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #2727.
Maize South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #2828.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #2929.
Park Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3030.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 N. 159th St. East
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #3131.
Discovery Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S. Main
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4030
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4030
Grades: 5-6
| 485 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Cheney Middle School 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 N. Main
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-0060
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Oatville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Tanglewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
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Sedgwick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Grades: 7-9
| 69 students
5920 Mt Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 632 students
4702 West Ninth
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
615 East Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-6317
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-6317
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
801 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Grades: 4-6
| 246 students
715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Grades: 6
| 557 students
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2330 West 15th
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
19701 West 23rd St So
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4142
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4142
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Haysvile Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
130 Stewart
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2305
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2305
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
1220 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Learning By Design - Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
126 Stewart
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2331
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1210 South Topeka
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
1613 Piatt
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
301 S Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
640 North Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 West Main
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 667-2412
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 667-2412
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Mulvane Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
430 East Main
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-3070
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
628 E Mulvane
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-1155
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-1155
Grades: 5-6
| 292 students
1101 N Georgie
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6123 E 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
2050 West 11th St
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
St. Joseph Elementary Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
12917 E Maple Grove Road
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 444-2548
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 444-2548
Grades: K-8
| 89 students
St. Mark's Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
19001 West 29th St North
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Valley Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 157
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
810 North Holyoke
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sedgwick County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Sedgwick County, KS include Wheatland Elementary School, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School and Cheney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sedgwick County?
162 public schools are located in Sedgwick County.
What percentage of students in Sedgwick County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Sedgwick County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sedgwick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sedgwick County include: Challenger Intermediate School vs. Discovery Intermediate School, Eisenhower High School vs. Goddard High School, Mccollom Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School
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