2024 Best Schools in the Wichita Area

• Wichita, KS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.59 out of 5  49 reviews

Parent: I attended Collegiate and had a great experience. A few years ago, I was able to come back as a parent. I value that my kids are in small classes, on a safe and beautiful campus, with robust enhancement offerings. I'm blown away by what my kids are learning and love the questions they ask me on the daily car ride home. I can tell they're receiving a high-quality education. They're excited to go to school! I also appreciate the expertise of the faculty and administration. They care deeply about the students and are happy to help families, even if it has nothing to do with school. For example, Becky O’Hearn, the Head of Early Childhood, has been a huge resource as I learn how to parent little boys. Access to her level of wisdom alone makes this worth it!... Read 49 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 941

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Wichita, KS•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.49 out of 5  89 reviews

Parent: We are on our 3rd year and could not be happier with our choice of TIS. The teachers are top notch, the staff are incredible. From Sports, to PEP classes, Arts and extra curricular activities, there is so many exceptional opportunities for kids to excel! The best part is it is truly is one big family! I love this school and it is the most welcoming and loving environment!... Read 89 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 477

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: 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

• grade A

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We love everything about Martin! The teachers and Staff are the absolute best! We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 526

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 708

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I love my school. The teachers are amazing, the extracurricular activities are fun, and I feel like I belong.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 567

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 495

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  189 reviews

Senior: Compared to many, I have had good highschool experience. Throughout my four years, I've acquired a 4.0 GPA while being involved in nearly 7 activities. This academic achievement has been accomplished through effort, the care and flexibility of teachers, the assistance of teachers, and a thousand other aids helping me throughout my years. Andover Central has been extremely helpful in my advancement into upper level and college classes, and I truly feel academically prepared for my future. The school has continued to try and engage students and tried their best to allow for the best learning experience. I personally have only encountered one teacher I did not have an enjoyable experience with, but the school allowed me to challenge myself with a college course early that let me avoid being in a situation where I could not benefit academically with that teacher. Overall, Andover Central has tried their hardest, and has succeeded, in preparing for my future journey and adulthood... Read 189 reviews

• grade A

• Students 893

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Valley Center Public Schools, KS•

• PK, K-3

• grade A

• Students 246

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  197 reviews

Senior: The school is an amazing place that accepts diversity and strives to make sure each student is involved and is learning. Recently, the school has made many new rules and opportunities to make sure students are focusing and using the opportunities given. They make sure each student has a club and set up a system where students are aware of what they need to be successful throughout their high school years. My best experience is that they encourage me to always work ahead. I was told how I could get college credits and Ahearn an associates degree by the time I graduate. I did not even ask the staff how to do it. They initiate this conversation with everyone to make sure they hear word of what they can do. Slight worst part about the school is teachers retiring or leaving. There are so many teachers that are quite old and teach Advance Placement classes so well. I wish there was more of a plan for when teachers leave or retire that teachers currently there could take the new open classes.... Read 197 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,004

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Maize Unified School District, KS•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 510

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Renwick Unified School District, KS•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: 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 your kid to be educated well and have amazing friends send them here. The only thing they need to work on is not having such a close schedule. Bullying is taken very seriously. I would send my own kids here (when I have them).... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 327

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: 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 our old school. Turned out that what we would find at Meadowlark was an equally exceptional team. They constantly go above and beyond and we couldn’t be happier!... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 340

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Goddard Unified School District, KS•

• PK, K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Wichita, KS•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  86 reviews

Senior: I love Trinity Academy, as it does an amazing job of having an open space for Christians to share their faith. My faith has grown so much over the past four years, thanks to the teachers, the leaders, and the students. Trinity has also done a great job of giving several opportunities to students to realize what they want to do in life while sharing the love of Jesus through it. One thing I would like to see Trinity change is when a scandal or something bad happens, they come out and explain the situation instead of hiding it under the rug. This happened during my freshman and senior years, and it is frustrating to not hear the story from a trusted team of adults. Overall, Trinity Academy is a great school and it has encouraged me in every aspect of my life. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good high school education.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Maize Unified School District, KS•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  287 reviews

Senior: Maize South prepared me for college better than any school in Kansas could. I enjoyed all of the teachers because they made learning easy. Maize South also offers a lot of dual credit opportunities to complete college earlier than usual. I didn't enjoy the school environment involving other students, but overall Maize South has very good academics, which is one of the most important factors.... Read 287 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,110

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Goddard Unified School District, KS•

• 5-6

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My child switched from a private school. He loves it. Teachers are great and give students every opportunity to come in for help. They are very encouraging.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 428

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Maize Unified School District, KS•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 481

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wichita, KS•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  7 reviews

Freshman: 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 time. Teachers care more about your understanding of a topic rather than just learning the material to do well on a test. Overall, it is a very welcoming school, and with all of the classes, it broadens one’s worldview. Students are given the opportunity to grow in their faith and grow in knowledge of their savior. This school has a lot of work, but when the time is put in, it is truly rewarding.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 401

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Goddard Unified School District, KS•

• 5-6

• grade A minus

• Students 458

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Maize Unified School District, KS•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Maize Unified School District, KS•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.88 out of 5  8 reviews

Niche User: Most everyone cares about each other. It's like being in a family. On Fridays that buzz that carries around the school is special, so many opportunities for anything you want to do. Science Olympiad was a ton of fun.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 532

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Andover Public Schools, KS•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: 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 review

• grade A minus

• Students 382

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Derby Public Schools, USD260, KS•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 410

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Goddard Unified School District, KS•

• 7-8

• grade A minus

• Students 631

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1