For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,085 students in 66047, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 486 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 66047, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 66047, KS are Sunflower Elementary School and Lawrence Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 66047 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in 66047, KS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66047, KS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2521 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5870
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5870
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2511 Inverness Drive
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 832-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 66047, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in 66047, KS include Sunflower Elementary School and Lawrence Southwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 66047?
2 public schools are located in 66047.
What percentage of students in 66047 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 66047 are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 66047?
66047 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.