For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 640 students in Kearny County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny County, KS are Lakin Elementary School, Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearny County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kearny County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kearny County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Main
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6191
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Lakin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. Kingman
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Lakin, KS 67860
(620) 355-6973
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Deerfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kearny County, KS include Lakin Elementary School, Lakin Middle School and Deerfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kearny County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kearny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny County?
Kearny County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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