Top 3 Best 66101 Kansas Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,477 students in 66101, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66101, KS are Banneker Elementary School, Douglass Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66101 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66101, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 66101, KS Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banneker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2026 N 4th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-4700
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 N 9th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-5100
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 N 4th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-4300
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Ivandale
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 66101, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66101, KS include Banneker Elementary School, Douglass Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66101?
4 public elementary schools are located in 66101.
What is the racial composition of students in 66101?
66101 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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