For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,279 students in Parsons, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parsons, KS are Meadowview Elementary School, Garfield School and Guthridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parsons, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parsons have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Parsons, KS (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Gr: 2-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Guthridge School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Gr: 4-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Dirr St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3510
Gr: PK-1 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Parsons, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Parsons, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parsons, KS include Meadowview Elementary School, Garfield School and Guthridge School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parsons?
6 public elementary schools are located in Parsons.
What is the racial composition of students in Parsons?
Parsons public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Parsons are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Parsons include: Lincoln School vs. Meadowview Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School vs. Lincoln School
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