Kansas is the #27 largest school system in the United States, serving 479,272 students across the 1,355 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 233 private schools, serving 42,572 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Kansas is 28%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 36%.
The top ranked public schools in Kansas are Corinth Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School and Bradley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 37% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(KS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
21%
Black
6%
White
63%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Kansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
8301 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Rank: #22.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17077 W 165th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
1 Bradley Circle; Bldg 1726
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-6915
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Rank: #55.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
16451 Flint St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Rank: #66.
Ingalls Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
100 Bulldog Drive
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5134
Ingalls, KS 67853
(620) 335-5134
Rank: #77.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 72% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
15201 Monrovia St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6800
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6800
Rank: #88.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
14140 Grant St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6200
Overland Park, KS 66221
(913) 239-6200
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cheney Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
126 W 5th
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Regency Place Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13250 S Greenwood
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 780-7620
Best Kansas Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kansas?
The top ranked public schools in Kansas include Corinth Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School and Bradley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas?
1,355 public schools are located in Kansas.
What percentage of students in Kansas go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kansas are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Minority enrollment in Kansas is 37% (majority Hispanic)
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