For the 2025 school year, there are 99 public schools serving 52,134 students in Wichita, KS (there are , serving 12,543 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Wichita, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wichita, KS are Wheatland Elementary School, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School and Circle Greenwich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wichita, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wichita have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wichita, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Robert M. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2342 N. 159th St East
Wichita, KS 67228
(316) 218-4720
Wichita, KS 67228
(316) 218-4720
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sowers Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wichita Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Maize South Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Grades: K-4
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 N. 159th St. East
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oatville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1313.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1414.
Maize South Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 W 37th Street N
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8501
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8501
Grades: 5-6
| 454 students
Rank: #1515.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1616.
Maize South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3403 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2020.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #2121.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #2222.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cleaveland Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3345 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-8750
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2525.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
328 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-8600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #2626.
Maize South High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,121 students
Rank: #2727.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2828.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #2929.
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 S Seneca
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #3030.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #3131.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
Rank: #3232.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #3333.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Gammon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3240 N Rushwood
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Northeast Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5550 N Lycee
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
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Wichita, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Grades: 7-9
| 69 students
5920 Mt Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 632 students
4702 West Ninth
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Grades: K-12
| 538 students
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2330 West 15th
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
1220 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
1210 South Topeka
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
1613 Piatt
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-5300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
301 S Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
640 North Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1025 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
6123 E 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
2050 West 11th St
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 267-5710
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
810 North Holyoke
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4677
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Grades: Inquire with school
| 181 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wichita, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wichita, KS include Wheatland Elementary School, Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School and Circle Greenwich Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wichita?
99 public schools are located in Wichita.
What percentage of students in Wichita go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Wichita are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita?
Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wichita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wichita include: Mccollom Elementary School vs. Peterson Elementary School, O K Elementary School vs. Stanley Elementary School, Caldwell Elementary School vs. Allen Elementary School
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