For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,214 students in Derby, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derby, KS are Park Hill Elementary School, Stone Creek Elementary School and Tanglewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derby, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Derby have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Derby, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Derby Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Swaney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
El Paso Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Derby North Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Derby Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Derby, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Gr: 6 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Derby, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Derby, KS include Park Hill Elementary School, Stone Creek Elementary School and Tanglewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Derby?
9 public elementary schools are located in Derby.
What is the racial composition of students in Derby?
Derby public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Derby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Derby include: Derby North Middle School vs. Derby Middle School, Derby Middle School vs. Derby North Middle School, Stone Creek Elementary School vs. Derby Hills Elementary School
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