For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,479 students in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Kensington are Mark Twain Elementary School, Frances Willard Elementary School and Wyandotte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kensington, Kansas City, KS include Mark Twain Elementary School, Frances Willard Elementary School and Wyandotte High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington City?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kensington City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kensington City?
the neighborhood of Kensington City public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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