For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,487 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Wichita are Woodman Elementary School, Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet and Kelly Liberal Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Hiram
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-0200
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3030 S Osage
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3143 S Millwood
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 S Gold
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Truesdell Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2464 S Glenn
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-3900
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #66.
South High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 W 33rd S
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-5450
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,661 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita, KS include Woodman Elementary School, Enders Stem And Leadership Magnet and Kelly Liberal Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita?
the neighborhood of Southwest Wichita, Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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