For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,494 students in 66106, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 66106, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66106, KS are Junction Elementary School, Midland Trail and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66106 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66106, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66106, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Midland Trail
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 Oak Grove Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
New Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3604 Metropolitan
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-3950
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1429 S 29th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-5900
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Riverview
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Gr: 6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Silver City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Lawrence Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Turner High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Gr: 7-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Argentine Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
J C Harmon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Steele Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 70%
66106, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2540 Junction Road
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
7120 Gibbs Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Gr: 1-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
800 S. 55th St.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66106, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66106, KS include Junction Elementary School, Midland Trail and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 66106?
13 public schools are located in 66106.
What percentage of students in 66106 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 66106 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66106?
66106 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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