For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,141 students in 66106, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 66106 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66106, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66106, KS Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 1,495 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
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: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 elementary schools in 66106, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 66106, KS include Junction Elementary School, Midland Trail and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66106?
10 public elementary schools are located in 66106.
What is the racial composition of students in 66106?
66106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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