For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,256 students in 66106, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in 66106, KS are Turner High School, Turner Middle School and Argentine Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 66106 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 66106, KS have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66106, KS Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turner High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #22.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Grades: 7-8
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Argentine Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Ruby Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 627-6750
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
66106, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2540 Junction Road
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
7120 Gibbs Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3700
Grades: 1-6
| 109 students
800 S. 55th St.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Kansas City, KS 66106
(785) 456-6278
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 66106, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in 66106, KS include Turner High School, Turner Middle School and Argentine Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 66106?
3 public middle schools are located in 66106.
What is the racial composition of students in 66106?
66106 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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