For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,275 students in 66046, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66046, KS are Schwegler Elementary School, Prairie Park Elementary School and Billy Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66046 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66046, KS have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66046, KS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schwegler Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2201 Ousdahl Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5860
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5860
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 Kensington Road
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5740
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5740
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Billy Mills Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2734 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
66046, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2704 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5600
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
1605 Davis Rd
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 832-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 66046, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66046, KS include Schwegler Elementary School, Prairie Park Elementary School and Billy Mills Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66046?
3 public elementary schools are located in 66046.
What is the racial composition of students in 66046?
66046 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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