For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 886 students in Rice County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS are Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rice County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterling Grade School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W. Lincoln
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5612
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
Rank: #33.
Lyons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E American Road
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Chase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Ash
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2996
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #55.
Raymond Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
313 East Avenue C
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Chase, KS 67524
(620) 938-2923
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Park Elementary School
Magnet School
121 S. Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624
Grades: PK-2
| 181 students
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academyyou High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-7240
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
500 S. Main St.
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 5-8
| 92 students
430 Waverly
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Little River, KS 67457
(620) 897-6201
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
500 South Main St
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Bushton, KS 67427
(620) 562-3596
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Sterling Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
125 West Cooper
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-4215
Grades: K-6
| 28 students
412 North 5th St
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3646
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rice County, KS include Sterling Grade School, Lyons Central Elementary School and Lyons Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rice County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rice County include: Sterling Grade School vs. Lyons Central Elementary School, Lyons Central Elementary School vs. Sterling Grade School, Raymond Jr High School vs. Chase Elementary School
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