For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 701 students in Silver Lake, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Silver Lake, KS are Silver Lake Elementary School and Silver Lake Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver Lake, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Silver Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Silver Lake, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rice Rd
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4081
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4081
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Lake Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E. Lake
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785) 582-4639
Grades: 7-12
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Silver Lake, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Silver Lake, KS include Silver Lake Elementary School and Silver Lake Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Silver Lake?
2 public schools are located in Silver Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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