For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 862 students in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS.
The top ranked public schools in East Lawrence are New York Elementary School and Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New York Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
936 New York Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5780
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence, KS include New York Elementary School and Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence?
the neighborhood of East Lawrence, Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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