Leavenworth County Schools & Education
Leavenworth County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,605
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#70
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Leavenworth County
Measured School Summary
Leavenworth County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,605 per pupil, Leavenworth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Leavenworth County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
29 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #70 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.7%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,605
$1,404 below the state average
School coverage
29
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Leavenworth County has 29 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Leavenworth County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Leavenworth County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#70
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Leavenworth
Elementary to high school visible
3,604 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Basehor-Linwood
Elementary to high school visible
3,041 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Lansing
Elementary to high school visible
2,634 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Tonganoxie
Elementary to high school visible
1,925 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Leavenworth is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Leavenworth County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Leavenworth County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Leavenworth County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust Suburban Education Infrastructure
Leavenworth County features a large system of 29 public schools, including 16 elementary and 7 middle schools. With a total enrollment of 13,578 students, it is one of the more significant educational hubs in the region. These schools are distributed across 6 districts, offering varied academic environments.
Leavenworth and Basehor-Linwood Districts
The Leavenworth district leads with 3,604 students, followed closely by Basehor-Linwood with 3,041 students. Fort Leavenworth also manages 4 schools specifically serving 1,729 students in the military community. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on these large, established public districts.
Town Schools with Diverse Campuses
The county features 21 schools in town locales and 8 in rural areas, offering a mix of atmospheres. Schools average 468 students, with Leavenworth Sr High being the largest at 1,250 students. Families can choose between large high schools and smaller rural elementary programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in Leavenworth County
Reported Enrollment
13,578
29 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Leavenworth County
Leavenworth
GuideBasehor-Linwood
Lansing
Tonganoxie
Fort Leavenworth
Easton
29 Public Schools in Leavenworth County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | Profile | Leavenworth | Leavenworth, 66048Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,250 |
| Lansing High 9-12 | Record | Lansing | Lansing, 66043Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 870 |
| Basehor-Linwood High School | Record | Basehor-Linwood | Basehor, 66007Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 857 |
| Tonganoxie Elem | Record | Tonganoxie | Tonganoxie, 66086Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 847 |
| Lansing Elementary School | Record | Lansing | Lansing, 66043Town: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 762 |
| Basehor-Linwood Middle School | Record | Basehor-Linwood | Basehor, 66007Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 660 |
| Tonganoxie High | Record | Tonganoxie | Tonganoxie, 66086Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 642 |
| Lansing Middle 6-8 | Record | Lansing | Lansing, 66043Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 635 |
| Basehor Elementary School | Record | Basehor-Linwood | Basehor, 66007Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 505 |
| Bradley Elem | Record | Fort Leavenworth | Fort Leavenworth, 66027Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 496 |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Record | Leavenworth | Leavenworth, 66048Town: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 481 |
| Richard Warren Middle School | Record | Leavenworth | Leavenworth, 66048Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 479 |
| MacArthur Elem | Record | Fort Leavenworth | Fort Leavenworth, 66027Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Patton Jr High | Record | Fort Leavenworth | Fort Leavenworth, 66027Town: Fringe | 6–9 | Middle | 439 |
| Tonganoxie Middle School | Record | Tonganoxie | Tonganoxie, 66086Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 436 |
| Lansing Intermediate School | Record | Lansing | Lansing, 66043Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 367 |
| Earl Lawson Early Education Center | Record | Leavenworth | Leavenworth, 66048Town: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 362 |
| David Brewer Elementary | Record | Leavenworth | Leavenworth, 66048Town: Fringe | 1–4 | Primary | 361 |
| Eisenhower Elem | Record | Fort Leavenworth | Fort Leavenworth, 66027Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 348 |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary | Record | Easton | Easton, 66020Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 346 |
Leavenworth Sr High
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, 66048 / Town: Fringe
Basehor-Linwood Middle School
Basehor-Linwood
Basehor, 66007 / Rural: Fringe
Richard Warren Intermediate School
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, 66048 / Town: Fringe
Earl Lawson Early Education Center
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, 66048 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,605
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Leavenworth County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Leavenworth County, Kansas?
Leavenworth County features a large system of 29 public schools, including 16 elementary and 7 middle schools. With a total enrollment of 13,578 students, it is one of the more significant educational hubs in the region. These schools are distributed across 6 districts, offering varied academic environments.
What are the major school districts in Leavenworth County, Kansas?
The Leavenworth district leads with 3,604 students, followed closely by Basehor-Linwood with 3,041 students. Fort Leavenworth also manages 4 schools specifically serving 1,729 students in the military community. There are no charter schools, keeping the focus on these large, established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Leavenworth County?
The county features 21 schools in town locales and 8 in rural areas, offering a mix of atmospheres. Schools average 468 students, with Leavenworth Sr High being the largest at 1,250 students. Families can choose between large high schools and smaller rural elementary programs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.