Best Schools in Wichita, IA
Wichita, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,717 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Wichita greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wichita, IA
The top high schools in Wichita, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Audubon Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Audubon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 296 Students
2. Guthrie Center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guthrie Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wichita, IA
The top middle schools in Wichita, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adair-casey Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair-casey Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 103 Students
2. Panorama Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wichita, IA
The top elementary schools in Wichita, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Audubon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Audubon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 251 Students
2. Guthrie Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Guthrie Center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 255 Students
3. Cr-b Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wichita, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wichita, IA has a total population of 191 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wichita, IA
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 Wichita, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wichita, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wichita, IA.
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 Wichita, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wichita, IA
How many schools are in Wichita, IA?
Wichita, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,717 students in total.
How do schools in Wichita perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wichita score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Wichita greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wichita?
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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