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 44% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Gr: K-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maize Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Maize Central Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Maize Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12100 W 45th Street N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Gr: 5-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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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