Top 10 Best Crawford County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,280 students in Crawford County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, KS are R V Haderlein Elementary School, Frank Layden Elementary School and Geo E Nettels Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Crawford County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R V Haderlein Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
520 W. Prairie
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Frank Layden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 E Lanyon
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Geo E Nettels Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2012 South Homer
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3160
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
709 South College
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3140
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Frontenac Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
208 S. Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 232-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
430 West 5th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3170
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Girard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620) 724-4114
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #99.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 East 20th
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620) 235-3130
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Southeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620) 457-8315
Grades: 5-8
| 147 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North West Street
Arma, KS 66712
(620) 347-8461
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crawford County, KS

Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
208 S Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763
(620) 231-7550
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
403 Brunetti Drive
Mc Cune, KS 66753
(620) 632-4217
Grades: K-6
| 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, KS include R V Haderlein Elementary School, Frank Layden Elementary School and Geo E Nettels Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crawford County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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