For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,500 students in Wellington, KS (there are , serving 115 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wellington, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wellington, KS are Eisenhower Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wellington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellington, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Washington
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 South F
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Wellington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Wellington Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 S Washington Ave
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Wellington, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North B
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4330
Grades: 6
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wellington, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Wellington, KS include Eisenhower Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wellington?
7 public schools are located in Wellington.
What percentage of students in Wellington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wellington are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington?
Wellington public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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