For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 188 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Riverside is Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita, KS include Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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