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Best Maize Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,066 students in Maize, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Maize, KS are Maize Elementary School, Pray-woodman Elementary School and Maize Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maize, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Maize have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Maize, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Maize Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Maize Central Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Gr: PK-4 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Maize Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12100 W 45th Street N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Gr: 5-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Maize Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 N Maize Rd
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 729-2464
Gr: 7-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Maize Sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 W 45th St N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0441
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Maize, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Maize, KS include Maize Elementary School, Pray-woodman Elementary School and Maize Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maize?
7 public schools are located in Maize.
What is the racial composition of students in Maize?
Maize public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Maize are often viewed compared to one another?

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