For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,758 students in 66071, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 183 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 66071, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 66071, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Paola Middle School and Paola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66071 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66071, KS have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66071, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 E 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Grades: 3-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Paola Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Paola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Angela
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 66071, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 66071, KS include Sunflower Elementary School, Paola Middle School and Paola High School.
How many public schools are located in 66071?
4 public schools are located in 66071.
What percentage of students in 66071 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 66071 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66071?
66071 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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