For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 555 students in 66859, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66859, KS are Centre and Kansas Online Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 66859 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 66859, KS have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 66859, KS Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Kansas Online Learning Program
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2374 310th
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
66859, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 South Berry
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4304
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2374 310th St
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Lost Springs, KS 66859
(785) 983-4321
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 66859, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 66859, KS include Centre and Kansas Online Learning Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in 66859?
2 public elementary schools are located in 66859.
What is the racial composition of students in 66859?
66859 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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