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Wyandotte County

Kansas · Public K-12

Wyandotte County in Kansas has 62 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 30,713 students with Kansas City the largest district. That works out to 38 elementary, 11 middle, and 12 high schools.

7-year change in Wyandotte County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
30,713
-1,036 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
62
-3 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
18%
was 24%
% Hispanic
51%
was 44%
% Black
19%
was 23%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
62
5 districts
Enrollment
30,713
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,631
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.3%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
38
14,964 students
Middle
11
6,474 students
High
12
9,260 students
Combined / other
1
15 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kansas City
21,538 students · 5 districts in Wyandotte County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wyandotte County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
42%
Hispanic
34%
Black
19%
Asian
5%
Two or more
17%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
18%
Hispanic
51%
Black
19%
Asian
6%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
34
27.4% under 18

Test scores in Wyandotte County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 55 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Washington High· 8.2%
  2. Wyandotte High· 8.8%
  3. J C Harmon High· 10.4%
  4. Central Middle· 11.7%
  5. D D Eisenhower Middle· 12.4%

See all 55 schools in Wyandotte County ranked by score →

All schools (62)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wyandotte HighKansas CityHigh09-121,903·
Silver City ElemKansas CityElementaryPK-051,495·
J C Harmon HighKansas CityHigh09-121,285·
Washington HighKansas CityHigh09-121,180·
Turner HighKansas CityHigh09-121,147·
Sumner Academy of Arts & ScienceKansas CityHigh08-121,045·
Piper HighKansas CityHigh09-12913·
F L Schlagle HighKansas CityHigh09-12841·
Carl B. Bruce Middle SchoolKansas CityMiddle06-08821·
Bonner Springs HighBonner SpringsHigh09-12778·
Gloria Willis Middle SchoolKansas CityMiddle06-08737·
Central MiddleKansas CityMiddle06-08687·
Piper MiddleKansas CityMiddle06-08680·
Piper Prairie ElementaryKansas CityElementaryPK-02644·
D D Eisenhower MiddleKansas CityMiddle06-08634·
M E Pearson ElemKansas CityElementaryPK-05606·
Robert E Clark MiddleBonner SpringsMiddle06-08599·
Piper Creek ElementaryKansas CityElementary03-05598·
Turner Middle SchoolKansas CityMiddle06-08585·
Turner ElemKansas CityElementaryPK-06560·
Chelsea ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05557·
Hazel Grove ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05537·
West Park Elementary SchoolKansas CityElementaryKG-05534·
Oak Grove ElemKansas CityElementaryPK-05532·
Argentine MiddleKansas CityMiddle06-08519·
Welborn ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05504·
Whittier ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05502·
Rosedale MiddleKansas CityMiddle06-08501·
Midland TrailKansas CityElementaryPK-05495·
Frances Willard ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05434·
Lowell Brune Elementary SchoolKansas CityElementaryKG-05432·
John F Kennedy ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05419·
Arrowhead MiddleKansas CityMiddle06-08412·
Delaware Ridge ElementaryKansas CityElementaryPK-05378·
Bertram Caruthers ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05364·
Frank Rushton ElemKansas CityElementaryPK-05359·
Bonner Springs ElementaryBonner SpringsElementaryPK-05351·
Edwardsville ElemEdwardsvilleElementaryKG-05331·
Quindaro ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05325·
Claude A Huyck ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05304·
Stony Point NorthKansas CityElementaryKG-05300·
Turner Sixth Grade AcademyKansas CityMiddle06-06299·
Grant ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05289·
John Fiske ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05287·
Douglass ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05285·
Banneker ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05268·
New Stanley ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05251·
Stony Point SouthKansas CityElementaryKG-05247·
Thomas A Edison ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05244·
McKinley Elementary SchoolKansas CityElementaryKG-05243·
Eugene Ware ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05242·
Junction ElementaryKansas CityElementaryPK-05234·
Mark Twain ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05222·
Lindbergh ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05216·
Noble Prentis ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05193·
Emerson ElemKansas CityElementaryKG-05171·
500 ReachKansas CityHigh12-1276·
Alfred Fairfax AcademyKansas CityHigh09-1252·
School for Blind HighKansas CityHigh06-1227·
Bridges/Wyandot AcademyKansas CityCombinedKG-1215·
Beyond the BellKansas CityHigh09-1213·
School for Blind ElementaryKansas CityElementaryPK-0511·

Cities in Wyandotte County

Kansas City58 schoolsBonner Springs3 schoolsEdwardsville1 school

About Wyandotte County

Wyandotte County is an average-sized county of about 167,654 residents in Kansas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 30,713 students across 62 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,631, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.

On the school-mix side, Wyandotte County is made up of 38 elementary schools (14,964 students), 11 middle schools (6,474), 12 high schools (9,260), and 1 combined or other schools.

Kansas City is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 21,538 students across Wyandotte County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 3%: 31,749 students in SY 2017-18 versus 30,713 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Wyandotte County shed 3 schools, going from 65 to 62. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 44% to 51%.

On allk12, the community for Wyandotte County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County, Kansas has 62 public K-12 schools serving approximately 30,713 students.
How many high schools are in Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County, Kansas has 12 public high schools, serving approximately 9,260 students.
How many middle schools are in Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County, Kansas has 11 public middle schools, serving approximately 6,474 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County, Kansas has 38 public elementary schools, serving approximately 14,964 students.
What is the largest school district in Wyandotte County?
Kansas City is the largest school district in Wyandotte County, serving approximately 21,538 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wyandotte County?
Wyandotte County, Kansas has a population of approximately 167,654, with a median age of 34. About 27.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wyandotte County?
Median household income in Wyandotte County is $63,631, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wyandotte County?
Approximately 21.2% of adults 25 and older in Wyandotte County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wyandotte County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.3% of students in Wyandotte County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wyandotte County schools?
Across Wyandotte County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.

Wyandotte County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data