Top 3 Best Paola Public Elementary Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,135 students in Paola, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paola, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Paola Middle School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paola, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paola have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Paola, KS Public Elementary Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 E 303rd St
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8040
Grades: 3-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Paola Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Hospital Drive
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 N. Hedge Lane
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
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