For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,231 students in Cherokee County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, KS are Southeast Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Galena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 S Humbert
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Weir, KS 66781
(620) 396-8211
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Park Ave
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Grades: 3-6
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
Galena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 N High School St
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3032
Grades: 2-3
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Riverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7166 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-4078
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 E. 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 3-5
| 192 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3943
Grades: 4-6
| 188 students
Rank: #88.
Riverton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7144 Se 70th
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Riverton, KS 66770
(620) 848-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
724 E Garfield Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 429-3905
Grades: PK-1
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Grove Primary Center
Magnet School
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Usd 508 Eacademy
Magnet School
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Cherokee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1520 Cleveland
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3355
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
720 East 7th St
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9155 Sw 30th Street
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Columbus, KS 66725
(620) 674-8593
Grades: K-4
| 40 students
400 East Katy St
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Scammon, KS 66773
(620) 479-3631
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
280 Ne 90th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 389-2344
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Box 90
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
West Mineral, KS 66782
(620) 827-6237
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, KS include Southeast Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Galena Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cherokee County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Riverton Elementary School, Riverton Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Galena Middle School vs. Riverton Middle School
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