For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,815 students in Chanute, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 174 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Chanute, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Chanute, KS are Chanute Elementary School, Royster Middle School and Chanute High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chanute, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Chanute have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chanute, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Royster Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Chanute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Chanute, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: 1-5
| 146 students
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
600 S Ashby
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2540
Grades: 1-5
| 273 students
1000 West Main St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2550
Grades: PK
| n/a students
400 W 3rd
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2560
Grades: 1-5
| 239 students
New Beginnings Academy - Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
411 South Central
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chanute, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Chanute, KS include Chanute Elementary School, Royster Middle School and Chanute High School.
How many public schools are located in Chanute?
3 public schools are located in Chanute.
What percentage of students in Chanute go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Chanute are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute?
Chanute public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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