For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,143 students in 66102, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 656 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 66102, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66102, KS are Whittier Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Frances Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66102 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66102, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66102, KS Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 S 10th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6400
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6400
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Orville
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6100
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6100
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Armstrong
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7350
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7350
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
641 N 57th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5150
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5150
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
M E Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N 11th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-3150
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Oakland
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5950
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5950
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Gloria Willis Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 N. 64th Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Wyandotte High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Minneosta Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind High School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
66102, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 Barnett
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7300
Gr: K-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1735 N 64th Terr
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
813 Barnett
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7160
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7160
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
608 N. 18th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8715
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8715
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66102, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66102, KS include Whittier Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School and Frances Willard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 66102?
11 public schools are located in 66102.
What percentage of students in 66102 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 66102 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66102?
66102 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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