For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 987 students in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunset Hills are Sunset Hill Elementary School and Lawrence West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Schwarz Rd
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5880
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Harvard Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence, KS include Sunset Hill Elementary School and Lawrence West Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence?
the neighborhood of Sunset Hills, Lawrence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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