For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,457 students in Leavenworth, KS (there are 4 private schools, serving 434 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Leavenworth, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Leavenworth, KS are Henry Leavenworth, Leavenworth Sr High School and Anthony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leavenworth, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Leavenworth have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Leavenworth, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Leavenworth
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1925 Vilas
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1470
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1470
Grades: K-4
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Leavenworth Sr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2012 10th Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Evergreen
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1500
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1500
Grades: 1-4
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Warren Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Rd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Grades: 5-6
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
David Brewer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 17th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1490
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1490
Grades: 1-4
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Leavenworth Virtual School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Warren Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Road
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
820 N 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Grades: PK-K
| 290 students
Leavenworth, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
820 N 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
820 North 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
616 Grand Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1480
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1480
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1901 Spruce
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1520
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1520
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
541 Muncie Rd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 727-6070
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 727-6070
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1000 3rd Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1450
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1450
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3501 New Lawrence Rd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
32325 167th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-6032
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-6032
Grades: 4-5
| 102 students
1901 Spruce
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1520
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1520
Grades: 5-6
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leavenworth, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Leavenworth, KS include Henry Leavenworth, Leavenworth Sr High School and Anthony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leavenworth?
8 public schools are located in Leavenworth.
What percentage of students in Leavenworth go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Leavenworth are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Leavenworth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leavenworth include: David Brewer Elementary School vs. Henry Leavenworth, Anthony Elementary School vs. Henry Leavenworth, Henry Leavenworth vs. David Brewer Elementary School
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