2023 Best Elementary Schools in the Wichita Area

#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Wichita Area.

Wichita Collegiate School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

WICHITA, KS,

PK, K-12,

44 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Wichita Collegiate School is a truly fantastic establishment that provides a one-of-a-kind education. I have attended Collegiate since preschool, and I am forever amazed at the level of care and....

Read 44 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 875,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Wichita Area.

The Independent School

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

WICHITA, KS,

PK, K-12,

83 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is in 5th grade this year and has attended Independent since kindergarten after transferring from Montesorri. She LOVES the caring teachers, the music and arts programs, and the after....

Read 83 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 430,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Wheatland Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, KS,

K-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love Wheatland Elementary for our son! He has had a wonderful experience so far, and the faculty and staff are wonderful..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 358,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Robert M. Martin Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, KS,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love everything about Martin! The teachers and Staff are the absolute best! We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 489,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Prairie Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, KS,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 360,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Wichita Area.

Classical School of Wichita

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

WICHITA, KS,

K-12,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says The small environment creates an opportunity for students to form better relationships with the majority of their classmates. Teachers are very friendly and you can have more one-on-one instruction....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Private K-12 Schools in Wichita Area.

Trinity Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

WICHITA, KS,

K-12,

84 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our family has been thrilled with our experience at Trinity over the last 6 years. As parents we feel that there is a true partnership between us & the school in raising our children to know & love....

Read 84 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 572,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

St. Marks School

Renwick Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says One of the best schools. Don’t be nervous if your gonna go they will make you feel so welcomed. Teachers are a 10/10 none of them are mean they are all so sweet and kind. I think that if you want....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 318,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Apollo Elementary School

Goddard Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 461,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Maize Central Elementary School

Maize Unified School District, KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 613,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Abilene Elementary School

Valley Center Public Schools, KS,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 230,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Meadowlark Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, KS,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love Meadowlark! We moved here from another outstanding Public elementary school in a different city in KS, nervous as heck. Our oldest child was on an IEP and had an amazing team behind her at....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 284,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Circle Greenwich Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Circle Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 277,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Wheatland Elementary School

Valley Center Public Schools, KS,

K-3,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 327,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Sunflower Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, KS,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have loved having our son welcomed to the Sunflower family! The staff are excellent to work with and make sure each child’s needs are being met..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 318,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Maize Elementary School

Maize Unified School District, KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 511,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Maize South Elementary School

Maize Unified School District, KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 646,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Park Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Derby Public Schools, USD260, KS,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 365,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Explorer Elementary School

Goddard Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 476,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wichita Public Schools USD259, KS,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Bostic was a great experience! The teachers really cared about the well-being of the students, and the classes are engaging. There is a deep family type atmosphere at Bostic Elementary as well..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 290,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Amelia Earhart Elementary School

Goddard Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 465,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Cottonwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Andover Public Schools, KS,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 374,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Oak Street Elementary School

Goddard Unified School District, KS,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 361,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Ruth Clark Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Haysville Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 328,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wichita Area.

Bentley Primary School

Halstead Unified School District, KS,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 231,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,