For the 2026 school year, there are 8 charter public schools serving 2,443 students in Kansas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in Kansas are Hugoton Learning Academy, Lawrence Virtual School and Service Valley Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in Kansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugoton Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 W 11th St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 428-6374
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Gr: K-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Service Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21101 Wallace Road
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 421-3449
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Yoder Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S Yoder Rd
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Yoder, KS 67585
(620) 465-2605
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Gr: K-12 | 370 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Insight School Of Kansas
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E South St
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-4600
Spring Hill, KS 66083
(913) 592-4600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,133 student Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Caney Valley Charter Academy
Charter School
601 E. Bullpups Blvd
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 879-9232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public schools in Kansas?
The top-ranked charter public schools in Kansas include Hugoton Learning Academy, Lawrence Virtual School and Service Valley Charter Academy.
How many charter public schools are located in Kansas?
8 charter public schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas charter public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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