For the 2025 school year, there are 4 charter public elementary schools serving 1,208 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Kansas are Lawrence Virtual School, Yoder Charter Elementary School and Service Valley Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Kansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Yoder Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Service Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21101 Wallace Road
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Kansas?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Kansas include Lawrence Virtual School, Yoder Charter Elementary School and Service Valley Charter Academy.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Kansas?
4 charter public elementary schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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