For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 467 students in Bennington, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Bennington, KS are Bennington Elementary School and Bennington Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bennington, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Bennington Junior High/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3321
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bennington, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Bennington, KS include Bennington Elementary School and Bennington Junior High/high School.
How many public schools are located in Bennington?
2 public schools are located in Bennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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