For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,281 students in 66049, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 339 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 66049, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66049, KS are Langston Hughes Elementary School, Quail Run Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66049 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66049, KS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66049, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 George Williams Way
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Quail Run Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1130 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5820
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5820
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Lawrence Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5660
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Schwarz Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence Free State High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Overland Drive
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #66.
Lawrence West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66049, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66049, KS include Langston Hughes Elementary School, Quail Run Elementary School and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 66049?
6 public schools are located in 66049.
What percentage of students in 66049 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 66049 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66049?
66049 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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