Best Schools in DeSoto, KS
DeSoto, KS has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,725 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, KS
The top high schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basehor-linwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basehor-linwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students
2. Eudora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
3. De Soto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, KS
The top middle schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
2. Basehor-linwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basehor-linwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
3. Eudora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, KS
The top elementary schools in DeSoto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mize Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
2. Linwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basehor-linwood • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Eudora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eudora • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 742 Students
4. Starside Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Soto • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeSoto, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, KS has a total population of 6,171 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeSoto, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeSoto, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto, KS
How many schools are in DeSoto, KS?
DeSoto, KS has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,725 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in DeSoto score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in DeSoto greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSoto?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
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