Best public schools in Paola, KS

4 public schools in Paola: 2 elementary · 1 middle · 1 high. Ranked by our score, based on 2024-25 state test results.

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Elementary schools

2 schools in Paola

Sunflower Elem 69.2

Paola · Grades 3-5 · 379 students

ELA 62%Math 45%Science 54%

#198 of 641 in Kansas

Cottonwood Elem —

Paola · Grades PK-2 · 359 students

No published test results

Middle schools

1 school in Paola

Paola Middle 72.1

Paola · Grades 6-8 · 431 students

ELA 46%Math 45%Science 48%

#59 of 210 in Kansas

High schools

1 school in Paola

Paola High 56.3

Paola · Grades 9-12 · 589 students

ELA 44%Math 33%

#122 of 278 in Kansas

School districts serving Paola

Paola 4

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