For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 277 students in Decatur County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Decatur County, KS is Oberlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, KS public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Decatur County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oberlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Ash
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Oberlin, KS 67749
(785) 475-2122
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 160
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Jennings, KS 67643
(785) 678-2414
Grades: K-2
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Decatur County, KS include Oberlin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Decatur County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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