For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,915 students in Winfield, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 91 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Winfield, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winfield, KS are Whittier Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Winfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winfield, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Winfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winfield, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Mound
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5150
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Millington
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5136
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5136
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Winfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Viking Blvd
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Harter
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5140
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Viking Blvd.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Country View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16300 151st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5155
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5155
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winfield, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Winfield, KS include Whittier Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School and Winfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Winfield?
6 public schools are located in Winfield.
What percentage of students in Winfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Winfield are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winfield?
Winfield public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winfield include: Irving Elementary School vs. Lowell Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School vs. Irving Elementary School, Irving Elementary School vs. Country View Elementary School
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