For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,486 students in Coffey County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Coffey County, KS are Waverly Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School and Burlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coffey County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Coffey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Coffey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dane
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2551
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #22.
Lebo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 N Ogden St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Lebo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 W 4th St
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Lebo, KS 66856
(620) 256-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 255 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Burlington High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Southern Coffey County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2182
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 836-2182
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #88.
Southern Coffey County High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Main
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2217
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #99.
Waverly High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
607 Pearson
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Waverly, KS 66871
(785) 733-2561
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Rank: #1010.
Southern Coffey County Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 N Main
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Gridley, KS 66852
(620) 964-2217
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Coffey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
706 Niagara
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
720 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1013 N Main St
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2608
Le Roy, KS 66857
(620) 964-2608
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coffey County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Coffey County, KS include Waverly Elementary School, Lebo Elementary School and Burlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coffey County, KS?
10 public schools are located in Coffey County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Coffey County, KS?
Coffey County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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