K-96 and the city limits encompass approximately 505 acres. The town was founded by Henry Loudenslayer in 1886, and incorporated on May 17,1915. In 1986, the City celebrated its 100th Birthday.
Few communities can match the commitment to education of Maize, Kansas.
The schools stand at the heart of community life in Maize, where academic, athletic, musical and artistic achievements of young people create a spirit of voluntarism and involvement that extends to young and old alike. Maize has enjoyed significant growth in the past decade, as more and more families seek first-rate education in an environment that celebrates individual accomplishment. New businesses have followed these families into the community and now complement the agricultural enterprises which are its rich heritage. With Wichita just a few minutes away via four-lane highway, Maize remains a safe, friendly place to raise a family amid all that's best about smalltown America.