For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 987 students in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sunset Hills are Sunset Hill Elementary School and Lawrence West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS include Sunset Hill Elementary School and Lawrence West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence?
the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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