For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,521 students in 67216, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 273 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 67216, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 67216, KS are Sowers Alternative High School, Paul B Cooper Elementary School and Oaklawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 67216 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 67216, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 67216, KS Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sowers Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 S Clifton
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Wells Alternative Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 E Galena Suite 373
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-7650
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #55.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2945 S Victoria
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1900
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
White Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5148 S Kansas
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1250
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1250
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
67216, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 67216, KS?
The top ranked public schools in 67216, KS include Sowers Alternative High School, Paul B Cooper Elementary School and Oaklawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 67216?
6 public schools are located in 67216.
What percentage of students in 67216 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 67216 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 67216?
67216 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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