For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 513 students in Sherman County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary school in Sherman County, KS is North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sherman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 4th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6558
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6558
Grades: 3-6
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
912 West 12th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6163
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-6163
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11th Street & Montana
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-7561
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
700 East 4th
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3912
Goodland, KS 67735
(785) 890-3912
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sherman County, KS include North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sherman County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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