For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 950 students in Baldwin City, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baldwin City, KS are Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center and Baldwin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin City, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baldwin City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Baldwin City, KS (2026-27)
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 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 elementary schools in Baldwin City, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Baldwin City, KS include Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center and Baldwin Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baldwin City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Baldwin City.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin City?
Baldwin City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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