Best De Soto Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 393 students in De Soto, KS.
The top-ranked public middle school in De Soto, KS is Lexington Trails Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in De Soto, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Trails Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, KS include Lexington Trails Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in De Soto?
1 public middle schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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