For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,987 students in Maize, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maize have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maize, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Maize Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12100 W 45th Street N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Gr: 5-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Maize, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maize, KS include Maize Elementary School, Pray-woodman Elementary School and Maize Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maize?
5 public elementary schools are located in Maize.
What is the racial composition of students in Maize?
Maize public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Maize are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Maize include: Maize Central Elementary School vs. Maize Elementary School, Vermillion Elementary School vs. Pray-woodman Elementary School, Pray-woodman Elementary School vs. Vermillion Elementary School
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