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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wichita Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 53,470 students in Wichita, KS (there are 38 private schools, serving 11,715 private students). 83% 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 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wichita, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Circle Greenwich Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 N Greenwich Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 315-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Robert M. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2342 N. 159th St East
Wichita, KS 67228
(316) 218-4720
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Sowers Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Wassall St
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1122 N. 159th St. East
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Maize South Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Oatville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4335 S Hoover
Wichita, KS 67215
(316) 554-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Price-harris Communications Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
706 N Armour Dr
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Maize South Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9701 W 37th Street N
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8501
Gr: 5-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Earhart Environ Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Chisholm Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 Independence
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Mccollom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Waddington
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Maize South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3403 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Gr: 7-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
211 N Clifton
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9710 W Central
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5256 N Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 N Webb Road
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2323.
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 W. 55th Street South
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 554-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
Maize South High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2626.
Seltzer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11660 E Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 S Seneca
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
Wichita Alternative High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2929.
O K Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1607 N West
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Gr: PK-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Northeast Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 N Lycee
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 973-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Kensler Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Wilbur Lane
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
338 S Woodchuck Ln
Wichita, KS 67209
(316) 973-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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