For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,575 students in Dickinson County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS are Hope Elementary School, Hope High School and Chapman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dickinson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Hope High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Chapman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Rural Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Grades: 2-3
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Herington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Grades: 4-5
| 216 students
Rank: #99.
Chapman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1010.
Solomon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1111.
Abilene Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #1212.
Abilene High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #1313.
Chapman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
622 N Marshall
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1414.
Herington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1515.
Enterprise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Herington High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Solomon High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Abilene Virtual School
Magnet School
1101 N. Mulberry
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1922
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Grades: PK-1
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS include Hope Elementary School, Hope High School and Chapman High School.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County?
19 public schools are located in Dickinson County.
What percentage of students in Dickinson County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dickinson County include: Solomon High School vs. Abilene High School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Abilene High School vs. Solomon High School
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