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Best Wichita Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 12,385 students in Wichita, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wichita, KS are Maize South Middle School, Robinson Middle School and Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wichita, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Wichita have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wichita, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maize South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3403 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Gr: 7-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
328 N Oliver
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 973-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 S Seneca
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Christa Mcauliffe Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 S 143rd E
Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 973-9985
Gr: PK-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 N Market
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 973-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Wilbur Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Brooks Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3802 E 27th N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Payne
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 973-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Wells Alternative Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 E Galena Suite 373
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 973-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Parks Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E. 25th St.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 973-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Stucky Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 N Broadview Circle
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 973-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Mayberry Cultural And Fine Arts Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Sheridan
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 973-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Education Imagine Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
412 S. Main
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 973-2000
Gr: K-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Pleasant Valley Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 W 29th N
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 973-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1544 N Governeour
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 973-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Levy Sp Educational Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
(316) 973-3400
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Curtis Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 S Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
Truesdell Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2464 S Glenn
Wichita, KS 67217
(316) 973-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1407 S Broadway
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mead Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 E Skinner
Wichita, KS 67211
(316) 973-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wichita, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wichita, KS include Maize South Middle School, Robinson Middle School and Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wichita?
21 public middle schools are located in Wichita.
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita?
Wichita public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wichita are often viewed compared to one another?

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