Best traditional public schools in Wichita (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 77 schools in Wichita, Kansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 171Bostic Traditional Magnet ElemWichita · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 257McCollom ElemWichita · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 355McLean Science/Tech Magnet ElemWichita · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 449Robinson Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 682 students
- 549Isely Traditional Magnet ElemBel Aire · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 647Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem MagnetWichita · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 744Riverside Leadership Magnet ElementaryWichita · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 255 students
- 840Chisholm Trail ElemPark City · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 939Northeast Magnet High SchoolBel Aire · Public High32% Math proficiency · 686 students
- 1039Price-Harris Communications MagnetWichita · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 1139Christa McAuliffe AcademyWichita · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 829 students
- 1238Peterson ElemWichita · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 1337Earhart Environ Magnet ElemWichita · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 1437Seltzer ElemWichita · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 1536O K ElemWichita · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 1635Allison Traditional Magnet MiddleWichita · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 536 students
- 1735Chisholm Life Skills CenterWichita · Public High85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 96 students
- 1832Benton ElemWichita · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 1930Kensler ElemWichita · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 488 students
- 2030College Hill ElemWichita · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 2129Minneha Core Knowledge ElemWichita · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 2227Wilbur Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 822 students
- 2326Black Traditional Magnet ElemWichita · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 335 students
- 2426Griffith ElemWichita · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 2525Northwest HighWichita · Public High24% Math proficiency · 1,424 students
- 2624Franklin ElemWichita · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 2723Gammon ElemWichita · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 448 students
- 2822East HighWichita · Public High24% Math proficiency · 2,435 students
- 2922Ortiz Elementary SchoolWichita · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 323 students
- 3022Sowers Alternative High SchoolWichita · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
- 3121Enders STEM and Leadership MagnetWichita · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 3221Lawrence ElemWichita · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 3320Jackson ElementaryWichita · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 3420White ElemWichita · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 3520Buckner Performing Arts Magnet ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 3620Dodge Literacy MagnetWichita · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 547 students
- 3720Stucky Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 3820Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet ElemWichita · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 3919Kelly Liberal Arts AcademyWichita · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 4019Beech ElemWichita · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 4118Horace Mann Dual Language MagnetWichita · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 643 students
- 4218Caldwell ElemWichita · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 4318Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery MagneWichita · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 304 students
- 4417Enterprise ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 4517Pleasant Valley ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 308 students
- 4617Stanley ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 4717Harry Street ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 4817Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet MiddleWichita · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 623 students
- 4916Woodman ElemWichita · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 5016L'Ouverture Computer Technology MagnetWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 5116Linwood ElementaryWichita · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 5216Curtis Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 846 students
- 5316Colvin ElemWichita · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 5415Gordon Parks AcademyWichita · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 5515Cessna ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 5615Brooks Magnet Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 578 students
- 5715Gardiner ElemWichita · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 5815Jefferson ElemWichita · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 381 students
- 5915Truesdell Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 924 students
- 6015Washington Accelerated Learning ElemWichita · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 6114Heights HighWichita · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,505 students
- 6214Marshall Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 596 students
- 6314Wichita Alternative HighWichita · Public High10% Math proficiency · 133 students
- 6414South HighWichita · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,662 students
- 6514Allen ElemWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 6614Southeast HighWichita · Public High10% Math proficiency · 2,066 students
- 6714Cloud ElemWichita · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 6814West HighWichita · Public High7% Math proficiency · 1,306 students
- 6913Mead Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 678 students
- 7013Anderson ElemWichita · Public Elementary6% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 7113Coleman Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 7212Adams ElemWichita · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 7312North HighWichita · Public High7% Math proficiency · 2,041 students
- 7412Pleasant Valley Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 760 students
- 7512Spaght Multimedia MagnetWichita · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 7611Hamilton Middle SchoolWichita · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 7711Irving ElementaryWichita · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 447 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 2 | McCollom Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 3 | McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 4 | Robinson Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 682 |
| 5 | Isely Traditional Magnet Elem Bel Aire · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 6 | Hyde Intl Studies/Commun Elem Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 7 | Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 255 |
| 8 | Chisholm Trail Elem Park City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.2 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 9 | Northeast Magnet High School Bel Aire · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 686 |
| 10 | Price-Harris Communications Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 11 | Christa McAuliffe Academy Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 38.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 829 |
| 12 | Peterson Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 13 | Earhart Environ Magnet Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 14 | Seltzer Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.8 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 15 | O K Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 16 | Allison Traditional Magnet Middle Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 536 |
| 17 | Chisholm Life Skills Center Wichita · High · Grades 12–12 | Public | 34.5 Lower 50% | 85.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 96 |
| 18 | Benton Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 19 | Kensler Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 488 |
| 20 | College Hill Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 21 | Minneha Core Knowledge Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 22 | Wilbur Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 822 |
| 23 | Black Traditional Magnet Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 335 |
| 24 | Griffith Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 25 | Northwest High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,424 |
| 26 | Franklin Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 27 | Gammon Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 448 |
| 28 | East High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 2,435 |
| 29 | Ortiz Elementary School Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 30 | Sowers Alternative High School Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 31 | Enders STEM and Leadership Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 32 | Lawrence Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.7 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 33 | Jackson Elementary Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 34 | White Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.3 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 35 | Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 36 | Dodge Literacy Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 547 |
| 37 | Stucky Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 38 | Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 39 | Kelly Liberal Arts Academy Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 40 | Beech Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 41 | Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 18.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 643 |
| 42 | Caldwell Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 43 | Mueller Aerospace/Engineering Discovery Magne Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 304 |
| 44 | Enterprise Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 45 | Pleasant Valley Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 46 | Stanley Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 47 | Harry Street Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 48 | Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 623 |
| 49 | Woodman Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 50 | L'Ouverture Computer Technology Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 51 | Linwood Elementary Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 52 | Curtis Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.7 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 846 |
| 53 | Colvin Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.5 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 54 | Gordon Parks Academy Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.4 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 55 | Cessna Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 56 | Brooks Magnet Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 578 |
| 57 | Gardiner Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 58 | Jefferson Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 381 |
| 59 | Truesdell Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.7 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 924 |
| 60 | Washington Accelerated Learning Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 61 | Heights High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,505 |
| 62 | Marshall Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 596 |
| 63 | Wichita Alternative High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 133 |
| 64 | South High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,662 |
| 65 | Allen Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 66 | Southeast High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 2,066 |
| 67 | Cloud Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.8 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 68 | West High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.8 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,306 |
| 69 | Mead Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 70 | Anderson Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 71 | Coleman Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 72 | Adams Elem Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 73 | North High Wichita · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 2,041 |
| 74 | Pleasant Valley Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 760 |
| 75 | Spaght Multimedia Magnet Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.6 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 76 | Hamilton Middle School Wichita · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 77 | Irving Elementary Wichita · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 447 |
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem in Wichita leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Wichita with a Success Index (US) of 70.9. Of the 77 schools shown, 77 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Kansas traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Wichita page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Wichita?
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem in Wichita, Kansas ranks first among traditional public schools in Wichita with a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 305).
How are traditional public schools in Wichita ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.