For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 855 students in Garnett, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Garnett, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Garnett, KS are Garnett Elementary School and Anderson County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garnett, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Garnett have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garnett, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garnett Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 West Home Run Dr.
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3177
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W. Highway 31
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-3115
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Garnett, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 South Pine
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Garnett, KS 66032
(785) 448-5434
Grades: PK-1
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garnett, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Garnett, KS include Garnett Elementary School and Anderson County Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Garnett?
2 public schools are located in Garnett.
What percentage of students in Garnett go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Garnett are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garnett?
Garnett public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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