For the 2025 school year, there are 159 public schools serving 82,395 students in Sedgwick County, KS (there are , serving 13,447 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Sedgwick County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Sedgwick County, KS are Wheatland Elementary School, Apollo Elementary School and Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedgwick County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Sedgwick County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sedgwick County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Apollo Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16158 W Apollo
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4090
Gr: PK-4 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8103 E Gilbert
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-1800
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Cheney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
126 W 5th
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Robert M. Martin Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19201 W. 23rd Street South
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4080
Gr: PK-4 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Gr: K-12 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16746 W Explorer
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4181
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Abilene Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
522 N Abilene
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7020
Gr: PK-3 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
St. Marks School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19001 West 29th N.
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7040
Gr: K-3 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Oak Street Elementary School K-4
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Oak
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4200
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4200
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Maize Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Gr: K-4 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Hyde Intl Studies/commun Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0650
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Clearwater Elementary West
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S. 1st Avenue
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-2081
Gr: PK-3 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Andale Elem-middle
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Rush
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Andale, KS 67001
(316) 444-2628
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1919.
Maize Central Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Clark Davidson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 S Walnut
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Goddard, KS 67052
(316) 794-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 N Sheridan
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7030
Gr: K-3 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Valley Center Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7050
Gr: 4-5 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 N. 159th St. East
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4630
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Park Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2727.
Garden Plain Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Section Line
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Garden Plain, KS 67050
(316) 531-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2828.
Cheney Middle School 6-8
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 N. Main
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-0060
Cheney, KS 67025
(316) 542-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Maize South Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Gr: K-4 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Bentley Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 N Phelps
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Bentley, KS 67016
(316) 835-3000
Gr: PK-3 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3333.
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3434.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3535.
Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Gr: PK-4 | 910 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Sedgwick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-2600
Gr: 7-9 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
5920 Mt Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-8700
Gr: Inquire with school | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
4702 West Ninth
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
650 S. Apache
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 973-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
801 E. Ross
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Clearwater, KS 67026
(620) 584-5188
Gr: 4-6 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Gr: 6 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 942-6679
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Gr: K-12 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Emerson Open Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
2330 West 15th
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9250
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
4801 S Hydraulic
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-8950
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1221 E Galena Suite 329
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-6400
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Haysvile Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
130 Stewart
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2305
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2305
Gr: 8-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
3550 Ross Parkway
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 682-7775
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1220 E Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-2550
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Learning By Design - Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
126 Stewart
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2331
Haysville, KS 67060
(316) 554-2331
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1210 South Topeka
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
301 S Meridian
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-0550
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
640 North Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-6350
Gr: 9-12
500 West Main
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 667-2412
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 667-2412
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
430 East Main
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-3070
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
628 E Mulvane
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-1155
Mulvane, KS 67110
(316) 777-1155
Gr: 5-6 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1025 N Main
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
6123 E 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-0900
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
St. Joseph Elementary Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
12917 E Maple Grove Road
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 444-2548
Mount Hope, KS 67108
(316) 444-2548
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 2%
St. Mark's Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
19001 West 29th St North
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Colwich, KS 67030
(316) 796-1466
Gr: K-8
Valley Center Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 157
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-9107
1847 N Chautauqua
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-0514
Gr: Inquire with school | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sedgwick County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Sedgwick County, KS include Wheatland Elementary School, Apollo Elementary School and Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sedgwick County?
159 public schools are located in Sedgwick County.
What percentage of students in Sedgwick County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Sedgwick County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sedgwick County?
Sedgwick County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sedgwick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sedgwick County include: Challenger Intermediate School vs. Discovery Intermediate School, Eisenhower High School vs. Goddard High School, Discovery Intermediate School vs. Challenger Intermediate School
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