For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,008 students in Atchison County, KS (there are 3 private schools, serving 542 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Atchison County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Atchison County, KS are Atchison County Community Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School and Atchison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atchison County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Atchison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atchison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atchison County Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Atchison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Atchison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Grades: 1-12
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Atchison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
908 Tiger Road
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Atchison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
908 Tiger
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2240
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
607 8th Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-4420
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
306 Main St
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Box 459
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-11
| 48 students
1900 North 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4424 Us Hwy 59
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 886-8381
Grades: K-4
| 68 students
306 Main Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 833-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 132 students
300 S Kansas Street
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Effingham, KS 66023
(913) 874-2200
Grades: K-4
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Atchison County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Atchison County, KS include Atchison County Community Elementary School, Atchison Elementary School and Atchison High School.
How many public schools are located in Atchison County?
6 public schools are located in Atchison County.
What percentage of students in Atchison County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Atchison County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Atchison County?
Atchison County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Atchison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Atchison County include: Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School vs. Atchison High School, Atchison County Community Elementary School vs. Atchison Elementary School, Central School vs. Atchison High School
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