For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,002 students in Harper County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Harper County, KS are Attica High School, Anthony Elementary School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harper County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Attica High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 N Main
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Anthony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 S Springfield
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-3743
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-3743
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1317 Walnut
Harper, KS 67058
(620) 896-7614
Harper, KS 67058
(620) 896-7614
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Puls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
718 N. Main
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Attica, KS 67009
(620) 254-7915
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Chaparral Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
467 Ks-2
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chaparral Virtual School
Magnet School
467 N State Rd 14
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Anthony, KS 67003
(620) 842-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harper County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Harper County, KS include Attica High School, Anthony Elementary School and Harper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harper County?
6 public schools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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