For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 380 students in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Prairie Park is Prairie Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence, KS include Prairie Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence?
the neighborhood of Prairie Park, Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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