For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,578 students in Kansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kansas are Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, Wheatridge Middle School and Baxter Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kansas blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Kansas (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1610 N 8th Street
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 627-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,005 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gr: 5-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oswego Junior-senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Tomahawk Trail
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Oswego, KS 67356
(620) 795-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Kansas include Sumner Academy Of Arts & Science, Wheatridge Middle School and Baxter Springs High School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Kansas?
6 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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