For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,014 students in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in South Central are Harry Street Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Street Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1407 S Broadway
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-5350
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita, KS include Harry Street Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita?
the neighborhood of South Central, Wichita public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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