For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,443 students in Leavenworth County, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Leavenworth County, KS are Patton Jr High School, Pleasant Ridge High School and Lansing High 9-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leavenworth County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Leavenworth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public high schools.
Leavenworth County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basehor-linwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Leavenworth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patton Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Patton Loop Bldg 326
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-7371
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
(913) 651-7371
Gr: 6-9 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Ridge High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32500 Easton Road
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 651-5556
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 651-5556
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lansing High 9-12
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1412 147th Street
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-3357
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-3357
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Basehor-linwood High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2108 North 155 Street
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Basehor-linwood Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2108 N 155th St
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-1727
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Leavenworth Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2012 10th Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Tonganoxie High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Hwy 24-40
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1460
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1460
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
200 E. Mary Street
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1100
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1100
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Leavenworth County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Leavenworth County, KS include Patton Jr High School, Pleasant Ridge High School and Lansing High 9-12. Leavenworth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Leavenworth County?
7 public high schools are located in Leavenworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leavenworth County?
Leavenworth County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Leavenworth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Leavenworth County include: Leavenworth Sr High School vs. Lansing High 9-12, Lansing High 9-12 vs. Leavenworth Sr High School, Basehor-linwood High School vs. Lansing High 9-12
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