For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,387 students in Baldwin City, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Baldwin City, KS are Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center, Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin City, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Baldwin City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Baldwin City, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bullpup Drive
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2446
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2446
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eisenhower
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Lawrence Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Baldwin City, KS 66006
(785) 594-2444
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baldwin City, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Baldwin City, KS include Baldwin Elementary Intermediate Center, Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin High School.
How many public schools are located in Baldwin City?
4 public schools are located in Baldwin City.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin City?
Baldwin City public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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