For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,892 students in Leavenworth County, KS. The top ranked public middle schools in Leavenworth County, KS are Patton Jr High School, Basehor-linwood Middle School and Lansing Middle 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leavenworth County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Leavenworth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leavenworth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patton Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Patton Loop Bldg 326
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-7371
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-7371
Gr: 6-9 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Basehor-linwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15900 Conley Road
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lansing Middle 6-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Lion Lane
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1197
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1197
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Ridge Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32504 Easton Rd
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 651-5522
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 651-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Basehor-linwood Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2108 N 155th St
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Tonganoxie Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Washington Street
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Leavenworth Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Richard Warren Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Road
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Leavenworth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Basehor-linwood Virtual Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P O Box 251
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Gr: 7-12 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
820 North 5th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1570
Gr: K-5
P.o. Box 219
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 773-5595
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 773-5595
Gr: K-2 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 1%
616 Grand Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1480
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1480
Gr: K-5
210 East Mary Street
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1128
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1128
Gr: PK-3 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 126:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 E Olive
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-3800
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-3800
Gr: 4-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 159:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1000 3rd Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1450
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1450
Gr: K-5
3501 New Lawrence Rd
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Gr: 6-8
32325 167th St
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-6032
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 682-6032
Gr: 4-5 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Box 980
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 845-2627
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 845-2627
Gr: 7-9 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1901 Spruce
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1520
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1520
Gr: 5-6 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leavenworth County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leavenworth County, KS include Patton Jr High School, Basehor-linwood Middle School and Lansing Middle 6-8. Leavenworth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Leavenworth County?
8 public middle schools are located in Leavenworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leavenworth County?
Leavenworth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Leavenworth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Leavenworth County include: Richard Warren Middle School vs. Patton Jr High School, Pleasant Ridge Middle School vs. Lansing Middle 6-8, Lansing Middle 6-8 vs. Pleasant Ridge Middle School
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