Top 5 Best Barton County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,187 students in Barton County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barton County, KS are Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Barton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2716 24th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1502
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 N. Oak St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4549
Grades: 2-5
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1503
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Ellinwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E. 6th St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-2750
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1505
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1501
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hoisington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
360 W 11th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4951
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1506
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
315 N. Vine
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4470
Grades: PK-1
| 163 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barton County, KS

Barton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
406 Main St
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
700 Pawnee Ave
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Grades: K-5
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barton County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barton County, KS include Jefferson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barton County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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