For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,019 students in the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunflower are Lawrence Elementary School and Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Sunflower, Wichita, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3440 W Maple
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-9900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Sheridan
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita, KS include Lawrence Elementary School and Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita?
the neighborhood of Sunflower, Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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