Schools in Paola, Kansas (2025)
4 schools · 1,732 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 413.
Paola, in Kansas, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,732 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Paola's schools is 413, above the Kansas median of 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cottonwood Elem (66.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Sunflower Elem (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Paola Middle (37.6, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Paola High (567 students), Paola Middle (413 students), Cottonwood Elem (379 students).
Ranked schools in Paola
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 166Cottonwood ElemPaola · Public Elementary41.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 379 students
- 259Sunflower ElemPaola · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 338Paola MiddlePaola · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 436Paola HighPaola · Public High17% Math proficiency · 567 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Elem Paola · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 66.4 Top 50% | 41.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 379 |
| 2 | Sunflower Elem Paola · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 59.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 3 | Paola Middle Paola · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 4 | Paola High Paola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 567 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Paola?
Cottonwood Elem is the highest-ranked school in Paola with a Success Index (US) of 66.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Paola?
Paola has 4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 1,732 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Paola?
The median Enrollment across schools in Paola is 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.