For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,828 students in De Soto, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto, KS are Lexington Trails Middle School, De Soto High School and Starside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in De Soto, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Trails Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
De Soto High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35000 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6250
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Starside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35400 W 91st
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
35200 West 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6200
De Soto, KS 66018
(913) 667-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in De Soto, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto, KS include Lexington Trails Middle School, De Soto High School and Starside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Soto?
4 public schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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