For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 821 students in De Soto, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Soto, KS are Lexington Trails Middle School and Starside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 De Soto, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Trails Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Starside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35400 W 91st
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in De Soto, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Soto, KS include Lexington Trails Middle School and Starside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Soto?
2 public elementary schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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