For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 6,261 students in Andover, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Andover, KS are Prairie Creek Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Andover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Andover, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Andover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Andover, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
654 Ymca Drive
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4630
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1747 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4620
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4620
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Andover Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1628 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4610
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 E. Douglas
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4730
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Andover Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
903 E. Central
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4710
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4710
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Andover, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Andover, KS include Prairie Creek Elementary School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Andover Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Andover?
6 public elementary schools are located in Andover.
What is the racial composition of students in Andover?
Andover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Andover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Andover include: Andover Central Middle School vs. Andover Middle School, Andover Middle School vs. Andover Central Middle School, Prairie Creek Elementary School vs. Sunflower Elementary School
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