For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,892 students in Leavenworth County, KS. The top-ranked public middle schools in Leavenworth County, KS are Patton Jr High School, Basehor-linwood Middle School and Lansing Middle 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leavenworth County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Leavenworth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
Basehor-linwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15900 Conley Road
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Basehor, KS 66007
(913) 724-2976
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lansing Middle 6-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Lion Lane
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1197
Lansing, KS 66043
(913) 727-1197
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Ridge Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32504 Easton Rd
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 651-5522
Easton, KS 66020
(913) 651-5522
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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.
Tonganoxie Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
824 Washington Street
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
(913) 416-1470
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Richard Warren Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 New Lawrence Road
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1530
Gr: 7-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 middle schools in Leavenworth County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leavenworth County, KS include Patton Jr High School, Basehor-linwood Middle School and Lansing Middle 6-8. Leavenworth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Leavenworth County?
8 public middle schools are located in Leavenworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leavenworth County?
Leavenworth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Leavenworth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Leavenworth County include: Lansing Middle 6-8 vs. Pleasant Ridge Middle School, Pleasant Ridge Middle School vs. Lansing Middle 6-8, Patton Jr High School vs. Richard Warren Middle School
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