For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,695 students in Parsons, KS (there are , serving 110 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Parsons, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Parsons, KS are Meadowview Elementary School, Garfield School and Guthridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parsons, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Parsons have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parsons, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1377 21000 Road
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-1857
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 South 14th Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: 2-3
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Guthridge School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South 31st Street
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: 4-5
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Parsons Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Parsons Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2719 Main
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6550
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
Parsons, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 South 14th St
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3530
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1020 South 31st
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-6800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3030 Morton
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-3660
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parsons, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Parsons, KS include Meadowview Elementary School, Garfield School and Guthridge School.
How many public schools are located in Parsons?
7 public schools are located in Parsons.
What percentage of students in Parsons go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Parsons are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parsons?
Parsons public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parsons are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Parsons include: Lincoln School vs. Meadowview Elementary School, Meadowview Elementary School vs. Lincoln School
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