Top Rankings
Piper-Kansas City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,835 students in Piper-Kansas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Piper-Kansas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
2,835 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Piper-Kansas City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
23%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
51%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,693 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,198
$16,295
Spending / Student
$22,693
$17,212
Best Piper-Kansas City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piper Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 N. 122nd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Gr: PK-2 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Piper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4420 N. 107th Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Gr: 3-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Piper Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Piper High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13021 Leavenworth Road
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,835 students.
What is the rank of Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District is ranked #74 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Piper-Kansas City School District?
51% of Piper-Kansas City School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Piper-Kansas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,693 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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