For the 2026 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon public high schools serving 9,570 students in Kansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas are Chapman High School, Blue Valley North High School and Rock Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Kansas blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Kansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blue Valley North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12200 Lamar Ave.
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Leawood, KS 66209
(913) 239-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,402 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Rock Creek High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9355 Flush Road
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Saint George, KS 66535
(785) 494-8591
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Louisburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Aquatic Drive
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Louisburg, KS 66053
(913) 837-1720
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Basehor-linwood High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2108 North 155 Street
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Garden Plain High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Sedgwick
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
West Franklin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 East Franklin
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Pomona, KS 66076
(785) 566-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Campus High Haysville
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 55th St South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2236
Gr: 9-12 | 1,833 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Garden City High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,976 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Kansas include Chapman High School, Blue Valley North High School and Rock Creek High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kansas?
13 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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