Kansas›Douglas County›Lawrence
Best Schools in Lawrence, Kansas
Compare 18 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
18
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
10,380
Total Students
Across Lawrence
14.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
18 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score34%
ELA Assessment Score41%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,774 students at Lawrence Free State High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Langston Hughes Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1101 George Williams Way, Lawrence, KS 66049
6.9
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
67%
Quail Run Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1130 Inverness Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049
6.1
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
60%
Sunflower Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2521 Inverness Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047
5.1
Rating
Students
444
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
50%
Deerfield Elem
publicelementaryK-5
101 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66049
4.5
Rating
Students
433
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
40%
Sunset Hill Elem
publicelementaryK-5
901 Schwarz Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049
4.1
Rating
Students
398
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Lawrence Virtual School
charter schoolhighK-12
110 Mcdonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044
4.1
Rating
Students
543
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Cordley Elem
publicelementaryK-5
204 West 19Th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
4
Rating
Students
348
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Hillcrest Elem
publicelementaryK-5
1045 Hilltop Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044
4
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
New York Elem
publicelementaryPK-5
936 New York Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
4
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2511 Inverness Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047
3.7
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
39%
Woodlawn Elem
publicelementaryK-5
508 Elm St, Lawrence, KS 66044
3.5
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Lawrence Free State High
publichighGrade 9-12
4700 Overland Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049
3.4
Rating
Students
1,774
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
31%
Prairie Park Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2711 Kensington Road, Lawrence, KS 66046
3
Rating
Students
354
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Schwegler Elem
publicelementaryK-5
2201 Ousdahl Rd, Lawrence, KS 66046
2.7
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Lawrence West Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2700 Harvard Road, Lawrence, KS 66049
2.7
Rating
Students
648
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
23%
Lawrence High
publichighGrade 9-12
1901 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046
2.3
Rating
Students
1,454
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
21%
Billy Mills Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2734 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046
2.1
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
15%
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1400 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044
2
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
14%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas is home to 18 schools serving over 10,380 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lawrence, Kansas?
There are 18 schools in Lawrence, serving 10,380 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Lawrence?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Lawrence include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Lawrence?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Lawrence is 14.5:1.