Best Downs Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 students in Downs, KS.
The top ranked public school in Downs, KS is Lakeside Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downs, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Downs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Downs, KS (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1306 N Morgan
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3332
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
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Downs, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
817 College
Downs, KS 67437
(785) 454-3344
Grades: K-3
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Downs, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Downs, KS include Lakeside Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Downs?
1 public schools are located in Downs.
What is the racial composition of students in Downs?
Downs public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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