For the 2026 school year, there are 10 online public elementary schools serving 6,460 students in Kansas.
Kansas online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Elementary Schools in Kansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3403 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8800
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8800
Gr: K-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Mcdonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 832-5620
Gr: K-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
The Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316) 755-7080
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Andover Ecademy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1413 N. Main
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4470
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4470
Gr: K-12 | 3,617 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Gr: K-12 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Otis Bison Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Eagle Street
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Otis, KS 67565
(785) 387-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Leavenworth Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd Ave
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913) 684-1540
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Central State Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 West 4th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 500-5945
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Avondale Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in Kansas?
10 online public elementary schools are available for Kansas students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in Kansas?
Kansas online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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