For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,282 students in 66046, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 66046, KS are Schwegler Elementary School, Prairie Park Elementary School and Billy Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66046 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66046, KS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66046, KS Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schwegler Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Ousdahl Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5860
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5860
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Kensington Road
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5740
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5740
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Billy Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2734 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
66046, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 66046, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 66046, KS include Schwegler Elementary School, Prairie Park Elementary School and Billy Mills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66046?
3 public elementary schools are located in 66046.
What is the racial composition of students in 66046?
66046 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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