For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 409 students in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public school in South Area is White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Area, Wichita, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita, KS include White Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita?
the neighborhood of South Area, Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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