For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,439 students in Wellington, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wellington, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wellington, KS are Eisenhower Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Wellington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wellington, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Washington
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4370
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4350
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 South F
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4360
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Wellington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Wellington Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4320
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
221 S Washington Ave
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Wellington, KS 67152
(620) 326-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellington, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellington, KS include Eisenhower Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wellington?
7 public schools are located in Wellington.
What percentage of students in Wellington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wellington are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington?
Wellington public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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