Best Public Schools in Zip Code 66109

The 66109 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with the Piper-Kansas City district schools consistently outperforming the Kansas City district schools.

The standout schools in the area are Piper High School, which ranks 123 out of 318 Kansas high schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates than the state averages, and Piper Creek Elementary, which ranks 188 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and maintains a 4-star rating. Another high-performing school is Piper Prairie Elementary, which has a strong history of academic achievement.

In contrast, some schools in the area struggle with low proficiency rates, such as Washington High School, which has only 5.09% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 1.91% proficient in Math. The economic challenges faced by many of the schools' student populations, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, appear to be a significant factor in their academic performance.