For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,481 students in Maize, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maize, KS are Maize Virtual Preparatory School, Maize Elementary School and Pray-woodman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maize, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maize have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maize, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Maize Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Grades: K-4
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Maize Central Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Grades: K-4
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Grades: PK-4
| 910 students
Rank: #66.
Maize Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12100 W 45th Street N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Grades: 5-6
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Maize, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maize, KS include Maize Virtual Preparatory School, Maize Elementary School and Pray-woodman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maize?
6 public elementary schools are located in Maize.
What is the racial composition of students in Maize?
Maize public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Maize are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Maize include: Maize Central Elementary School vs. Maize Elementary School, Vermillion Elementary School vs. Pray-woodman Elementary School, Pray-woodman Elementary School vs. Vermillion Elementary School
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