For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,434 students in Baldwin City, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin City, KS are Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center, Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Baldwin City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baldwin City, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bullpup Drive
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2446
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2446
Gr: 3-5 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Gr: PK-2 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Baldwin City, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
316 East 900 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3081
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
702 East 1747 Rd
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-3912
Gr: 1-5 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baldwin City, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin City, KS include Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center, Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin High School.
How many public schools are located in Baldwin City?
4 public schools are located in Baldwin City.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin City?
Baldwin City public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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