Kansas is the #26 largest school system in the United States, serving 477,073 students across the 1,340 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 232 private schools, serving 42,923 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Kansas is 32%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 33%.
The top-ranked public schools in Kansas are Corinth Elementary School, Cottonwood Point Elementary School, and Mission Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 83 Blue Ribbon Schools, 35 magnet schools, 4 charter schools, and 4 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 40%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Kansas (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
8301 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cottonwood Point Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
10521 W. 129th St.
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-6100
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 239-6100
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mission Trail Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
13200 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-6700
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westwood View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
4935 Belinder Ave
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-5800
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-5800
Rank: #55.
Timber Sage Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
15800 W 173rd Terrace
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7244
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7244
Rank: #66.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
16451 Flint St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 239-7800
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
3411 W. 103rd Street
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
21880 College Blvd
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 780-7550
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
17077 W 165th St
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Olathe, KS 66062
(913) 592-7255
Overview
This State (KS)
US
# Schools
1,340 Schools
100,275 Schools
# Students
477,073 Students
49,273,202 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
# Teachers
34,905 Teachers
3,176,873 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (KS)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
3,334 Students
465,608 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Asian Students
13,544 Students
2,805,329 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
108,275 Students
14,933,117 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
31,515 Students
7,261,590 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
288,103 Students
20,989,063 Students
% White Students
60%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
1,224 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30,891 Students
2,585,768 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (KS)
Statewide Total Revenue
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kansas Public Schools by County (2026-27)
Popular neighborhoods: Argentine (7 schools), Northeast (7 schools), Riverview (6 schools), Victory Hills (6 schools), Southwest Wichita (6 schools).
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, Cottonwood Point Elementary School, and Mission Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kansas?
1,340 public schools are located in Kansas.
What percentage of students in Kansas go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kansas attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Minority enrollment in Kansas is 40%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Kansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kansas include: Norton High School vs. Northern Valley High School, Hamilton High School vs. Eureka Jr/sr High School, Salina South Middle School vs. Lakewood Middle School
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