For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,075 students in 66102, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66102, KS are Mark Twain Elementary School, Lindbergh Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66102 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66102, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66102, KS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5200
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N 57th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5150
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5150
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
295 S 10th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6400
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6400
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eugene Ware Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4820 Oakland
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5950
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-5950
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Frances Willard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
M E Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 16% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Gloria Willis Middle School
(Math: 6% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 7 students
66102, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
813 Barnett
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7300
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
1735 N 64th Terr
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
813 Barnett
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7160
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 627-7160
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
608 N. 18th Street
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8715
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8715
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 66102, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66102, KS include Mark Twain Elementary School, Lindbergh Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66102?
9 public elementary schools are located in 66102.
What is the racial composition of students in 66102?
66102 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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