For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 717 students in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Seneca are Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 and Cessna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Cessna Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W 45th S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6900
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita, KS include Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 and Cessna Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita?
the neighborhood of South Seneca, Wichita public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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