Top Derby Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Derby, KS, serving 5,953 students. Derby has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
- Derby, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Derby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Derby, KS are Park Hill Elementary School, Tanglewood Elementary School and El Paso Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Derby, KS Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Park Hill Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%1500 E Woodbrook Lane10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
- Tanglewood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30%830 Ridgecrest Rd10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
- El Paso Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50%900 E Crestway10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
- Derby Hills Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50%2230 North Woodlawn10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
- Swaney Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%501 E English10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
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- Derby North Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3100 N Rock Road10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Grades: 6-8 | 820 students
- Derby Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50%801 E Madison10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Grades: 6-8 | 813 students
- Derby High School Math: 23% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%920 N Rock Road10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,971 student
- Pleasantview Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1101 N Georgie10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5 | 280 students
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