For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 439 students in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence, KS.
The top ranked public school in West Lawrence is Langston Hughes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Langston Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 George Williams Way
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5890
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence, KS include Langston Hughes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence?
the neighborhood of West Lawrence, Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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