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Best 67401 Kansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,479 students in 67401, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 67401, KS are Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 67401 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 67401, KS have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best 67401, KS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salina South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Lakewood Cir
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Salina Virtual Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E Iron
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-4369
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 67401, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 67401, KS include Salina South Middle School, Lakewood Middle School and Salina Virtual Innovation Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 67401?
3 public middle schools are located in 67401.
What is the racial composition of students in 67401?
67401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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