Best Schools in Kansas
Kansas has a total of 1,529 schools including 440 high schools, 291 middle schools and 772 elementary schools. A total of 523,899 students attend Kansas schools. On average, schools in Kansas score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kansas meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kansas
Kansas has 440 high schools with 172,552 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kansas score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kansas don't meet expectations.
1. Wetmore High
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Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
2. West Platte High
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Projected Test Scores
West Platte Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Blue Valley High
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
4. Shawnee Mission East High
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
5. Blue Valley North High
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
6. Blue Valley Northwest High
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1344 Students
7. De Soto High School
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De Soto • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 997 Students
8. Andover High
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Andover • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
9. Blue Valley West High
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1514 Students
10. Olathe Northwest High School
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Olathe • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1952 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kansas
Kansas has 291 middle schools with 107,451 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kansas score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kansas don't meet expectations.
1. Palco Jr. High
SchoolGrade
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Palco • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 14 Students
2. Patton Jr High
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Fort Leavenworth • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 439 Students
3. Lakeview Middle
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Park Hill • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
4. Andover Middle School
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Andover • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
5. Lakewood Middle
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
6. Rock Creek Middle School
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Rock Creek • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
7. Prairie Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Olathe • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
8. Kanopolis Middle
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Ellsworth • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 153 Students
9. Lexington Trails Middle School
SchoolGrade
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De Soto • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
10. Indian Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 850 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kansas
Kansas has 772 elementary schools with 235,812 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kansas score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kansas meet expectations.
1. Corinth Elem
SchoolGrade
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 564 Students
2. Prairie Creek Elementary
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Spring Hill • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
3. Ingalls Elem
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Ingalls • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
4. Wheatland Elementary
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Andover • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
5. Bradley Elem
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Fort Leavenworth • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
6. Morse Elementary
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
7. Almena Elem
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Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students
8. Silver Lake Elem
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Silver Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
9. Timber Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
10. Harmony Elementary
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Blue Valley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kansas
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kansas has a total population of 2,937,880 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kansas
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 Kansas.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kansas.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kansas.
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 Kansas Internet Health Assessment.
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