For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 564 students in the neighborhood of South City, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in South City are Wells Alternative Middle School and Anderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South City, Wichita, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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 City, Wichita, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells Alternative Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1221 E Galena Suite 373
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-7650
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2945 S Victoria
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1900
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South City, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South City, Wichita, KS include Wells Alternative Middle School and Anderson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South City, Wichita?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South City, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South City, Wichita?
the neighborhood of South City, Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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